Round-by-Round: Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn - September 12, 2026

[KiwiRider]

After all the big talk from his dad, Connor fell way short and isn't even British champion. Maybe that's a path forward, actually win a title.

[KiwiRider]

It really was a peach of a punch

[Deserter]

Benn only wanted to win the green and gold belt.

He didn’t do that.

He now wants to skip 154 pounds.

And will campaign at 160 which we know is a weak division.

He said maybe even 168.

Does he win a belt at 160?

Is this a joke?

What are we actually doing here?

He’s not even shown he’s British level.

This whole Benn carry on has been one of the strangest episodes I can remember in boxing.

He’s got no business anywhere near world level.

When Lockett got beat by Pavlik did we start saying let’s get him a shot at Kessler at 168 or Dawson at 175?

When Jennings got folded by Cotto did we start speculating on how he’d do against 154 or 160 champs?

Of course not, we just accepted they were a million miles off world level & manipulated the ranking bodies to get a title shot.

Well said mate. We were clearly in agreement on the pre-fight thread and your comparison with Jennings proved to be right on the money.

Forgot the weight. Benn never has and never will earn the right to operate at this level. End of story.

[Deserter]

Benn only wanted to win the green and gold belt.

He didn’t do that.

He now wants to skip 154 pounds.

And will campaign at 160 which we know is a weak division.

He said maybe even 168.

Does he win a belt at 160?

He would have to be favorite vs Lara at this point.

[coneye]

It was perfect from Garcia , came out left hook , few more , some softish some hard , I tufrned to my son and said forget the left hook he's looking for a right hand then just watched him hook at will and draw Benn on to a beutiful right hand ,
Thats what experienced good boxers can do . If Benn had been doing an apprentaship for he last 10 years instead of feasting on old men and weight drained opponents he would off known that it was gonna be on the cards ,

Still he's made good money hopefully he'll just fook off now , because the likes off boots will hurt him badly , whats more i hope Eubank shows some pride and does'nt sell a win to Benn again , when approached i really hope Chris tells them 168 no hydration clause or FOOK RIGHT OFF

[gilgamesh]

So Benn got wrapped up in 1?

[KiwiRider]

So Ryan had an injury to his right hand, so he was devastating with his left hook, but now his right hand is healed he has won his last two fights with right hand led knockouts
Wow.
At 29 he can have a pretty decent career if he stays focused and injury free.
He was decent enough with his left hand, but now bringing his right into his game as an orthodox is really something.

[KiwiRider]

So Benn got wrapped up in 1?

Second round .
Was outclassed by speed and boxing.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Ruthless-RKO]

DAZN didn’t waste time.

[CaptainSpacerod]

Benn only wanted to win the green and gold belt.

He didn’t do that.

He now wants to skip 154 pounds.

And will campaign at 160 which we know is a weak division.

He said maybe even 168.
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Does he win a belt at 160?

If he's going to 160 a fight with Denzel would make sense. There's been talk of Denzel fighting Liam Smith which seems a bit silly.

Denzel v Conor would be a better domestic dust up with the bonus (for casuals) of an alphabet title on the line

And there's no reason Benn couldn't fight at 154. Not sure if Josh Kelly is signed to fight Boots but if not i wonder would Josh v Conor be viable at Sunderland's ground in the spring

Sadly and absurdly all roads still probably lead to Eubank Benn 3 though

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Ruthless-RKO]

No excuses yet..

[golden_labrador]

Benn only wanted to win the green and gold belt.

He didn’t do that.

He now wants to skip 154 pounds.

And will campaign at 160 which we know is a weak division.

He said maybe even 168.

Does he win a belt at 160?

no

[JC]

Benn must be all time P4P 1 in terms of earning vs talent.

[KiwiRider]

Benn must be all time P4P 1 in terms of earning vs talent.

Ego vs Achievement

[SeanBrennan]

Benn must be all time P4P 1 in terms of earning vs talent.

Absolutely maybe they can make him a belt for that?

[damage]

There's nothing better than fakes been exposed, happiest I've ever been after a fight result.

[golden_labrador]

There's nothing better than fakes been exposed, happiest I've ever been after a fight result.

his face up against the ropes when it's stopped was shock and relief it was over, almost like it was the first time he fought a live boxer of world class level under the age of 30

[mooman]

Benn tried his best, but sadly his best was a level or two below what it takes to seriously challenge Garcia.

Garcia showed his pedigree. He looked at Benn half a round in the first to carefully feel his strength and punch, but I think it was after the first real clinch where Garcia would have felt Benn wasn't anywhere has heavy as he'd made out .. and figured Benns punches weren't going to get any harder/heavier, and basically started letting that right hand go with purpose.

Reminds me of the build up to the Mayweather Vs McGregor fight. So many 'knowledgeable experts' falling for the hype.

Benn has done absolutely brilliant in earning what he has.

[overhand_right]

Hopelessly out of his depth. What was he doing in there? He beats a fellow novelty fighter at super middle thus qualifies for a world title shot at welter?

Glad he got exposed but the stoppage was premature. Deprived us of a big KO and a satisfying, definitive conclusion.

[Ricky]

Early stoppage. Been rolled every shot on the ropes.

[overhand_right]

Early stoppage. Been rolled every shot on the ropes.

Yeah an unusual stoppage for the states. He rolled the last three punches.

[rd350lc]

Don't think the public would buy it again.

This has devalued Eubank as well, hasn't it.

He's done
Both have played the game to the max although I actually don't mind Chris and he's achieved far more boxing wise than Benn will ever do.

[Oiky]

The fact of the matter is Benn has never been,nor will he ever be any good.

Cedrick peynaud anyone?