On Saturday night, Conor Benn suffered a heavy defeat in Las Vegas in an uneven match against Ryan Garcia, prompting Chris Eubank Jr. to take the opportunity to mock his rival. Benn, who was seen as a weak opponent in this fight, attempted to take the WBC welterweight title from Garcia, but unfortunately, as many had predicted, the fight ended in Garcia's favor.
Bitter defeat for Conor Benn
Conor Benn was knocked down by a right hook in the second round, and although he bravely continued, the referee decided to stop the fight for his safety. This was only Benn's second defeat in his career, the first being in a memorable fight against Eubank Jr. last April. Benn avenged this loss last November with a unanimous decision victory, but he faced many difficulties in this match.
Eubank Jr., who has not fought since his defeat to Benn last year, wrote a sarcastic message on social media: 'Welcome to the 'fight after excessive weight loss' club... enjoy.'
Decisive victory for Garcia
With this victory, Ryan Garcia improved his record to 26-2, marking his first win by stoppage since 2023. He said: 'I knew he would apply pressure, but I told myself to let him do whatever he wants, but I knew he was reckless and couldn't fight me like that.' Garcia also referred to the referee, stating: 'If the fight had continued, you would have seen a man unconscious on the ground. It is the referee's duty to stop the fight at the right time and protect the fighter.'
Conor Benn, after his defeat, made a brief reaction on social media: 'This was not my night, I have no excuses. You are a great champion.'
Garcia paid respect to Benn after the victory, saying: 'I have always had a strong right hand, but I have always been injured. These are the first two fights I have had without injuries in my hands. I thank Conor for a great introduction and match. I respect him.'
