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Conor Benn provides reason for devastating KO loss to Ryan Garcia: “You pay the price”

Last month, Conor Benn fell short in his quest to claim the WBC welterweight world title, halted inside two rounds by reigning champion Ryan Garcia. Garcia floored the Brit with a thudding right hand in the second round before piling…

By Tom Eaton · Boxing News Online

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:50 AM

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Conor Benn attributed his knockout loss against Ryan Garcia to severe struggles making the 147-pound welterweight limit.
Garcia retained his WBC welterweight world title by stopping Benn inside two rounds with referee Thomas Taylor intervening.
Benn confirmed he will permanently move up to either the middleweight or super-middleweight divisions.

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Conor Benn explained that severe weight-cut struggles caused his second-round knockout defeat to WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia. Speaking to Seconds Out, Benn dismissed claims that he was out of his depth, stating he simply cannot make the 147-pound limit any longer after previously competing at middleweight.

Benn confirmed plans to permanently move up to middleweight or super-middleweight for future bouts. His manager, Keith Connolly, outlined a tentative plan for Benn to take time off before competing at middleweight, potentially setting up a rubber match with rival Chris Eubank Jr.

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Conor Benn provides reason for devastating KO loss to Ryan Garcia: “You pay the price”

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