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Conor Benn

20 stories covering Conor Benn — news, results and analysis.

Ryan Garcia during a pre-fight faceoff ahead of his WBC welterweight title defense
Boxing

Conor Benn Shrugs Off Drug-Test Talk Before Ryan Garcia Title Fight

Two fighters with PED histories meet for the WBC welterweight belt Saturday. Benn (25-1) says testing isn't even a passing thought.

Sep 8, 2026

Terence Crawford in the ring during a professional boxing bout
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Henry Garcia Fires Back at Team Crawford: 'Fight Benavidez or Come to 147'

Ryan Garcia's father is done playing nice with Terence Crawford's camp, and he's daring the 42-0 retiree to end his layoff at welterweight.

Sep 7, 2026

Ryan Garcia poses during a pre-fight event ahead of his WBC welterweight title defence
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Conor Benn Rules Out Teofimo Lopez Fight Before Garcia Clash

Benn says his September 12 shot at Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title is his last at 147lbs — and 168lbs is the plan after that.

Sep 6, 2026

Terence Crawford celebrating a victory in the boxing ring
Boxing

Terence Crawford Shuts Down Comeback Talk, Fires at Ryan Garcia

Retired at 42-0 after beating Canelo, Crawford says he's staying put — and he's not fighting a 'cokehead' ahead of Garcia-Benn on September 12.

Sep 4, 2026

Conor Benn during a pre-fight weigh-in staredown
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Conor Benn's Welterweight Gamble: The Weight Cut That Has Fans Talking

Benn drops to 147 for the first time in nearly four-and-a-half years to challenge Ryan Garcia. Tony Bellew isn't worried about that tight-looking photo.

Sep 3, 2026

Ryan Garcia poses during a pre-fight press event
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Ryan Garcia Calls Terence Crawford a 'Hater' Over Conor Benn Pick

Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) defends his WBC title against Benn on September 12 — and he's not happy Crawford is backing the underdog.

Aug 30, 2026

Ryan Garcia poses with the WBC welterweight title belt
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Ryan Garcia Picks Sugar Ray Leonard as Welterweight GOAT

The WBC champ ran a fantasy bracket of nine welterweight legends and landed on Leonard, whose 36-4 (25 KO) resume speaks for itself.

Aug 26, 2026

Terence Crawford speaking to media during a boxing press event
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Crawford Sticks With Benn Upset Pick Over Ryan Garcia in Vegas

The retired pound-for-pound king says Conor Benn's size and power will strip Garcia of the WBC welterweight belt on September 12.

Aug 17, 2026

Ryan Garcia in the ring during a boxing match
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BoMac Says Conor Benn 'Destroys' Ryan Garcia in Vegas Title Fight

Crawford's head trainer predicts a stoppage when Garcia defends his WBC belt against Benn (25-1, 14 KO) on September 12.

Aug 12, 2026

Ryan Garcia, WBC welterweight champion, ahead of his title defense against Conor Benn
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Frank Warren Makes Conor Benn a 'Massive Underdog' Against Ryan Garcia

Benn, 25-1, jumps back to 147lbs on September 12 to challenge WBC champ Ryan Garcia (25-2). Warren isn't buying the Brit's chances.

Aug 11, 2026

Conor Benn at a Zuffa Boxing event ahead of his welterweight title fight
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Conor Benn Chases His WBC Dream Against Ryan Garcia in Vegas

Benn (25-1, 14 KO) drops back to 147 for the first time in four years to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title on September 12.

Aug 10, 2026

Conor Benn poses during a boxing promotional event
Boxing

Zuffa Boxing Lands That Prize Guy as Dublin Debut Gets a Sponsor

The UK competition platform is presenting partner for Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin on 8 August, building on deals with Conor Benn (25-1) and Johnny Fisher.

Aug 5, 2026

Gervonta Davis stands in the ring during a boxing event
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Ryan Garcia Dares Gervonta Davis to Climb to 147 for Rematch

Garcia, 27, says a welterweight rematch with the 30-0-1 Davis beats a Haney do-over — but only if Tank agrees to fight at 147lbs.

Aug 3, 2026

Ryan Garcia poses during a boxing press event
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Teddy Atlas Backs Conor Benn to Upset Ryan Garcia in Vegas

The Hall of Fame trainer leans toward Benn (25-1) over WBC champ Garcia (25-2) on September 12, citing one recurring flaw in 'King Ry's' game.

Jul 30, 2026

Canelo Alvarez speaking at a boxing press event
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Canelo Backs Ryan Garcia Over Conor Benn in September Title Clash

Alvarez gave up his traditional September slot and is siding with his former stablemate ahead of Garcia's WBC welterweight defence on the 12th.

Jul 29, 2026

Gervonta Davis in the ring during a lightweight title bout
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Conor Benn Backs Lomachenko Over Gervonta Davis — But the Fight Might Not Happen

Benn (25-1) says he'd favour a returning Loma over Tank right now. Trouble is, Lomachenko looks set to chase a title at 130 instead.

Jul 29, 2026

Oscar De La Hoya speaking at a boxing press event
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De La Hoya Says Zuffa Can't Freeze Him Out of Garcia vs Benn

Golden Boy's boss insists he'll be front and center for Ryan Garcia's fight with Conor Benn — an event Turki Alalshikh says has already moved $6M+ in tickets.

Jul 28, 2026

Boxing gloves resting on the ropes of a professional ring under arena lights
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Teofimo Lopez Eyes Garcia-Benn Winner After Romero Welterweight Bid

Lopez debuts at 147lbs against WBA champ Rolando Romero on August 22, chasing a third-division title and a unification shot at the Garcia-Benn winner.

Jul 25, 2026

A pair of boxing gloves resting on the ropes of a boxing ring
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Bellew's Garcia-Benn Verdict: Which Ryan Shows Up Decides It

Tony Bellew backs Ryan Garcia as an overwhelming favourite over Conor Benn on Sept 12 — but only if the right version of the WBC champ turns up.

Jul 25, 2026

A pair of boxing gloves resting on the ropes of an empty ring
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Kell Brook Says One Fight Could End His Retirement: Conor Benn

At 40 and four-plus years out of the ring, Brook won't lace up for just anyone — but a Benn grudge match after a Ryan Garcia loss? That's different.

Jul 24, 2026