Conor Benn addresses his fighting future in first statement since Ryan Garcia KO

Conor Benn was stopped by Ryan Garcia in the second round in Las Vegas, with Garcia dropping Benn with a right hand before referee Thomas Taylor waved off the contest, defending his WBC welterweight title. It was Benn's first fight at the welterweight limit in four years, and he had entered as the mandatory challenger. The following morning on September 14, 2026, the 29-year-old posted a statement on social media thanking fans and addressing his fighting future, having been taken to hospital for checks immediately after the bout.