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Conor Benn to take stock before deciding what comes next

Conor Benn is to take a break from boxing and ponder what comes next following his two-round defeat to Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Ryan Garcia is the perfect avatar for Zuffa Boxing (even if he’s not theirs… yet)

Either Ryan Garcia concluded the Zuffa Boxing in the second round because he is the second coming, or Conor Benn is a second-class fighter who was only invited because of his second-generation status, writes Eric Raskin

Conor Benn taken to hospital following stoppage loss to Ryan Garcia

Conor Benn followed the most humbling defeat of his 25-2 (14 KOs) career with a precautionary trip to hospital.

Ryan Garcia the leading star as Zuffa Boxing flirts with dominance

A second-round knockout victory by WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia and a ninth-round stoppage triumph by White’s Zuffa Boxing’s cruiserweight boss, Jai Opetaia, that lured the unbeaten, three-division champion David Benavidez into the ring are sea-changing events that could boost the first-year promotion to remarkable heights

Ryan Garcia stops Conor Benn in two, superfight against Teofimo Lopez may be next

In a full-blown assault of England’s Conor Benn, with his greatest rivals looking on from ringside, Garcia made the first defense of his belt a crushing one, finishing Benn by TKO just 1 minute, 25 seconds into the second round.

Jai Opetaia strikes when hot, David Benavidez coming next

Jai Opetaia didn’t mind hearing the whistles and jeers as he patiently waited for his opening. Seconds after it finally revealed itself, Opetaia unleashed the entirety of his fury on the likely outgoing WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.

An American heavyweight to be enthused by: Da’Mazion Vanhouter

American heavyweight Da’Mazion Vanhouter made an explosive appearance with a second-consecutive first-round knockout over Raphael Akpejiori.

'Bozy' Ennis weighs in on Terence Crawford: 'If he wants to fight, let's fight'

The ongoing verbal battle between retired five-division champion Terence Crawford and unified 154lbs titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis generated a no-nonsense response Saturday from Ennis’ father/trainer “Bozy” Ennis.

Early to rise: Alexis Rocha deals ex-champion Jose Ramirez third straight loss

Jose Ramirez lost a unanimous decision by scores of 98-91, 98-91 and 97-92 to WBO No. 5-ranked Alexis Rocha at T-Mobile Arena.

Dominic Valle wins a thriller; Hebert Conceicao Sousa also victorious

Tonight on the ProBoxTV main card from Frontwave Arena in San Diego, undefeated junior-lightweight prospect Dominic Valle won an action-packed war against Francois Scarboro Jnr by unanimous 10-round decision, while Hebert Conceicao Sousa stopped Jose De Jesus Adame Chio in eight rounds.

Former champ Luis Alberto Lopez exhibits prowess as he stops Daniel Lugo in three

Former IBF featherweight world champion Luis Alberto Lopez returned to action by mercilessly pummeling veteran Daniel Lugo until dropping and stopping him in round three in the 10-round junior-lightweight co-main event of ProBoxTV’s live broadcast tonight from Frontwave Arena.

Abass Baraou bounces back and beats Giovani Santillan by majority decision

Tonight at Frontwave Arena in San Diego, former WBA junior-middleweight champion Abass Baraou outworked hometown favorite Giovani Santillan to win a majority 10-round decision and the WBO Intercontinental Super Welterweight Championship in the process.

Don King says WBC won't sanction Noel Mikaelian-Jai Opetaia bout

Don King produced a statement Friday announcing his WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian’s Saturday bout versus unbeaten former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will not be sanctioned as a title fight.

Conor Benn at his lightest since 2019 as he and Ryan Garcia make weight

After all the speculation, worrying and doubts, Conor Benn literally put a cap on it Friday, weighing in at 146lbs – a full pound below the welterweight limit, and his lightest since June 2019, as he heads to Saturday night’s WBC title fight versus champion Ryan Garcia

Terence Crawford could be persuaded to return by Dana White, claims Dana White

The one problem with retiring undefeated in boxing is the endless speculation about a comeback. It happened to Rocky Marciano, Joe Calzaghe, Floyd Mayweather, and Andre Ward. Now it’s happening to Terence Crawford.

Dana White lets rip at Eddie Hearn as Fury's manager claims Joshua showdown is '100 per cent on'

Dana White has accused Eddie Hearn of ‘hurting’ the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury showdown

Ryan Garcia's succession plan aims for a Conor Benn battering

We may be here a while, and judging by Ryan Garcia’s attempted new fight-holiday residency that launched with props, trash talk and swagger, there’s potential for staying power.

Report: Principality Stadium back in play for Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury

Staging the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury heavyweight bout in the U.K. remains “absolutely” in play, Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn told BoxingScene Thursday following a report specifying such a scenario

'Where's Oscar?' is the question of Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn fight week

Oscar De La Hoya and Dana White’s feud has been continued entertainment for the better part of the past year, but as the climactic moment of Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn fight week has arrived, the dominant question is, “Where’s Oscar?”

'True Mexican' Ryan Garcia sees Conor Benn fight as stairway to true stardom

The confidence, the skills and perhaps even the power are rising within Ryan Garcia, who steps to the first defense of his WBC welterweight belt Saturday night promising to emphasize those points upon challenger Conor Benn.

Giovani Santillan and Abass Baraou make weight for ProBoxTV showdown

Both Giovani Santillan (153.8 lbs.) and Abass Baraou (153.8 lbs.) have made the junior middleweight limit for their 10-round main event battle for the WBO Intercontinental championship tomorrow night, Friday, September 11, live on ProBoxTV (7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT) from Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.

Ryan Garcia believes Conor Benn could be as heavy as 175lbs in the ring

Ryan Garcia continues to exude confidence as he goes from media outlet to media outlet promising the same thing: Conor Benn is going to get the beating of his career on Saturday night.

Nigel Benn insists Conor Benn is 'not weight drained, he's in good shape'

Nigel Benn, father of Conor Benn, insists that his son is not weight drained as he heads into Saturday’s shot at Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight championship in Las Vegas.

Strip session: Jai Opetaia, Noel Mikaelian can't find sense in losing their titles

Noel Mikaelian and Jai Opetaia are heading into a cruiserweight showdown in full control of their own destinies, writes Lance Pugmire

Paulie Malignaggi explains why 'Conor Benn will never be a world champion'

Former welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi believes Ryan Garcia will easily deal with Conor Benn this Saturday in the maiden defense of his WBC 147lbs title at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

Conor Benn makes case he's more devoted than Ryan Garcia

England’s Conor Benn fights for the WBC welterweight title versus champion Ryan Garcia Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.

Anthony Cacace now WBA 'super' champ at 140lbs; Elnur Samedov also elevated

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has elevated both Anthony Cacace and Elner Samedov in the junior lightweight class

Ryan Garcia, having 'nice relaxing time', fails to show for face-off with Conor Benn

Ryan Garcia failed to show for an arranged ‘face-off’ with Conor Benn on Tuesday, four days before the pair are due to do battle for Garcia’s WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas

Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz, learning from Eddy Reynoso, has to take care of business

Isaac Cruz knows victory over Nester Bravo could lead to huge showdowns at 140 or 147

Abass Baraou wants that title feeling back; line forms with Giovani Santillan

Erislandy Lara, Jermell Charlo both in play for Tim Tszyu, Vergil Ortiz Jnr

Both WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara and former undisputed junior-middleweight champion Jermell Charlo are in consideration for middleweight bouts against former 154lbs champion Tim Tszyu and current WBC interim junior-middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jnr, BoxingScene learned Tuesday.

Don King issues cease-and-desist letter to Zuffa over Noel Mikaelian-Jai Opetaia fight

Veteran promoter Don King on Tuesday delivered a cease-and-desist letter to Zuffa Boxing and parent company TKO Group Holdings attempting to stop King-promoted WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian from fighting in Saturday’s co-main event bout versus former IBF champion Jai Opetaia.

MVP to stage quadruple-header topped by Alycia Baumgardner-Elif Nur Turhan

Most Valuable Promotions has announced a quadruple female-world-championship event, headlined by unified IBF and WBO junior-lightweight world champion Alycia Baumgardner stepping up to challenge IBF lightweight world champion Elif Nur Turhan over 10 three-minute rounds on Sunday, November 8, live (8:00 pm ET) on ESPN and the ESPN App from College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

Amanda Serrano announces final fight will be in January 2027

Amanda Serrano took to her TikTok to announce she will be having her final fight before permanent retirement from boxing in January 2027.

Ryan Garcia: Cinco de Mayo doubleheader with David Benavidez on table

WBC welterweight champion Garcia is proposing something greater when he returns to fight on a Cinco de Mayo 2027 show: Co-starring with undefeated two-division champion David Benavidez.

Conor Benn's weight cut is 'worrisome' says former foe Chris Algieri

Chris Algieri, a former foe of Conor Benn and a qualified nutritionist, believes images released of Benn ahead of his WBC welterweight title fight with Ryan Garcia are concerning.

Barry Hearn on the gamble worth taking for Matchroom regarding Joshua-Fury

Barry Hearn, the founder and president of Matchroom Sport, insists the company’s efforts – led by his son Eddie Hearn – to secure a British venue for the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury heavyweight showdown could have detrimental effect on Matchroom’s future

Manager confirms that Oleksandr Usyk 'is not Tyson Fury's backup plan'

Unsurprisingly, Tyson Fury’s plan to fight Oleksandr Usyk and not Anthony Joshua in November has been dismissed by the Ukrainian’s manager.

Katie Taylor swansong watched live by 74 per cent of Irish viewing audience

Katie Taylor’s superhero status in Ireland has been underlined by the amount of people who watched her final fight on television

Giovani Santillan vows to make most of home return

Giovani Santillan's Friday night San Diego homecoming main event versus recent champion Abass Baraou of Germany provides an opportunity to cleanse the distaste of Santillan’s similar high-profile 2024 clash with Brian Norman Jnr.

Thomas Carty required brain scan following bout with Dave Allen

Heavyweight Thomas Carty required a brain scan following Saturday’s heavyweight bout with Dave Allen at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland

Katie Taylor on her 'dream ending to a dream career'

Katie Taylor is looking forward to retirement after spending many of her 40 years dedicated to boxing

Impatient Tyson Fury ready to move on from Anthony Joshua, calls out Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury, while calling out old rival Oleksandr Usyk, has again accused Anthony Joshua of seeking to avoid the heavyweight showdown they’re both contracted to later in the year

Conor Benn, after 'brutal' weight cut, plotting move to 168lbs

Conor Benn, a little over one week away from his shot at WBC welterweight boss Ryan Garcia, has revealed the extent of his struggle to make 147lbs for the first time in more than four years.

Katie Taylor completes the incredible fairytale in Dublin

DUBLIN, Ireland – There was nowhere else Katie Taylor wanted to say goodbye.

Dave Allen, and everyone else, left confused by no-contest with Thomas Carty

DUBLIN, Ireland – The heavyweight contest between Dave Allen and Thomas Carty ended in a confusing no-contest at Dublin, Ireland's Croke Park

Paddy Donovan dominates Tyrone McKenna, wins inside four rounds

Paddy Donovan continued his march towards a world title shot with a fourth round stoppage of Tyrone McKenna at Dublin’s Croke Park

Taylor Bevan wipes out Emmat Brennan at Croke Park

DUBLIN, Ireland – Taylor Bevan picked up a dominant win over Emmet Brennan on the undercard of Katie Taylor-Flora Pili at Croke Park, Dublin

Paddy Donovan, though wary of Tyrone McKenna, still dreaming of Lewis Crocker

Paddy Donovan is not sitting on his mandatory shot at the IBF welterweight belt

WBO establishes Yoenli Hernandez as middleweight mandatory to Denzel Bentley

The WBO championship committee Friday confirmed Cuba’s Yoenli Hernandez as the mandatory contender to their new middleweight champion Denzel Bentley of England.