This Article has been curated by UDBN By Brett Okamoto September 12, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN Benn stood back up after the knockdown but never fully recovered. A prolonged flurry along the ropes eventually forced the referee to intervene. It's the second consecutive fight in which Garcia has scored a knockdown with his right hand. He did the same against Barrios in the first round. "I've always had a right hand. I've just always had inju

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Brett Okamoto September 12, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN Garcia's victory was a massive statement, and it took place in Benn's first appearance under the banner of Zuffa Boxing. Garcia remains under promotional contract with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, but Saturday's event was funded and promoted by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, and Dana Whi

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Brett Okamoto September 12, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN LAS VEGAS -- Ryan Garcia promised he would need five rounds or fewer to knock out Conor Benn. Garcia needed just two. Garcia (26-2, 21 KOs) recorded his fastest knockout in six years, finishing Benn (25-2, 14 KOs) at 1:25 of the second round Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. Referee Thomas Taylor ruled the WBC welterweight championship fight a T