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Conor Benn Retirement: Eddie Hearn says he may not fight again

Eddie Hearn has predicted a potential Conor Benn retirement following his devastating loss to Ryan Garcia. Benn, who was previously promoted by Hearn, was blown away in two rounds by Garcia in Las Vegas last Saturday. The dramatic defeat ended…

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 11:36 AM
Conor Benn Retirement: Eddie Hearn says he may not fight again
Key Things to Know
  • Eddie Hearn believes Conor Benn may retire following his recent loss to Ryan Garcia.
  • Ryan Garcia defeated Conor Benn via a second-round stoppage in Las Vegas.
  • Benn admitted in a post-fight statement that he does not know where his future lies.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has predicted that Conor Benn may retire from boxing following his recent defeat to Ryan Garcia. Benn was stopped in the second round by Garcia in Las Vegas, failing to capture the WBC welterweight title. Following the loss, Benn released a statement admitting he is uncertain about his future in the sport.

Hearn suggested that Benn has already made a significant amount of money and may not fight again, or might have only one more bout. Despite the defeat, WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley has already expressed interest in offering Benn a potential fight in the future.

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