Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn met on Saturday, September 12, in a battle for the WBC Welterweight Championship at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as one of the biggest stars in American boxing went toe-to-toe with one of boxing’s biggest stars from across the pond. The fight headlined the latest edition of DAZN Saturday Fight Night, presented by The Ring, Zuffa Boxing, DAZN and Paramount+.
Ryan Garcia successfully defended his WBC welterweight championship, stopping Conor Benn by second-round TKO at 1:25 in the main event. The result gave Garcia a successful first defense of the 147-pound title he won earlier in 2026.
Ryan Garcia defeated Conor Benn by second-round TKO (1:25) in the main event and retained his WBC Welterweight Championship.
The full results from the boxing card are listed below:
| Welterweight | Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn; For Garcia’s WBC title | Ryan Garcia def. Conor Benn via second-round TKO (1:25) |
| Cruiserweight | Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian; For Opetaia’s Zuffa and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles | Jai Opetaia def. Noel Mikaelian via ninth-round TKO (1:30) |
| Heavyweight | Da’Mazion Vanhouter vs. Raphael Akpejiori | Da’Mazion Vanhouter def. Raphael Akpejiori via first-round KO (1:58) |
| Lightweight | Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes | Mark Magsayo def. Andres Cortes via unanimous decision (97-93, 97-93, 97-93) |
| Lightweight | Oswaldo Molina vs. Pablo Rubio | Oswaldo Molina def. Pablo Rubio via unanimous decision (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) |
| Super Middleweight | Abel Gonzalez vs. Raul Salomon | Abel Gonzalez def. Raul Salomon via unanimous decision (77-74, 77-74, 77-74) |
| Super Welterweight | Vlad Panin vs. Dakota Linger | Vlad Panin def. Dakota Linger via fourth-round TKO (1:22) |
| Welterweight | Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha | Alexis Rocha def. Jose Ramirez via unanimous decision (98-91, 98-91, 97-92) |
| Lightweight | Sean Garcia vs. Abraham Morales | Sean Garcia def. Abraham Morales via majority decision (56-56, 58-54, 58-54) |
The results include the main event, the co-main event and the preliminary bouts recorded on the card.
The welterweight division took center stage as Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn faced off in a high-profile showdown between two of boxing’s most recognizable names. The matchup brought together a reigning world champion and one of Britain’s most popular contenders, with significant implications for the 147-pound landscape.
Garcia entered the bout as the reigning WBC welterweight champion and owner of a 25-2 professional record with 20 knockout victories. The 28-year-old Californian captured the first world title of his career in February 2026 when he defeated Mario Barrios by unanimous decision, bouncing back from a disappointing performance against Rolando “Rolly” Romero in New York. Since turning professional in 2016, Garcia has combined elite hand speed, knockout power and crossover popularity, building a résumé that already includes championships in multiple weight classes.
Against Benn, Garcia added another significant result to his résumé, securing his first successful defense of the WBC welterweight championship with a second-round stoppage.
For Benn, the fight represented the biggest opportunity of his career and a chance to continue building a legacy beyond the shadow of his father, British boxing icon Nigel Benn. Although this marked Benn’s first world title challenge, the English contender had already established himself on major stages across the United Kingdom and gained widespread recognition through his rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr. After splitting two memorable bouts with Eubank, Benn returned to the welterweight division and delivered a dominant victory over former world champion Regis Prograis, earning his shot at Garcia.
Known for his aggression, pressure and explosive combinations, Benn entered the fight with confidence and momentum, determined to prove he belonged among boxing’s top fighters at 147 pounds. However, Garcia stopped him in the second round, bringing the highly anticipated matchup to an early conclusion.
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