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Ryan Garcia impressively defends WBC welterweight title with 2nd-round TKO of Conor Benn
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Ryan Garcia defended his WBC welterweight title by defeating Conor Benn via second-round TKO after 4 minutes and 25 seconds, showcasing his power and solidifying his status in the 147-pound division.
- Garcia's victory positions him for potential high-profile welterweight bouts against top contenders like Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney, both of whom were present at the fight.
- Conor Benn, after his first world-title loss, is expected to return to the middleweight division and was taken to the hospital for observation following the fight.
- In the co-main event, Jai Opetaia retained his lineal cruiserweight title by stopping Noel Mikaelian with a ninth-round TKO after a strong combination and powerful hooks.
- Other notable results included Da’Mazion Vanhouter’s first-round knockout in a heavyweight bout and Andres Cortes retaining his lightweight belt via unanimous decision over Mark Magsayo.
