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Ryan Garcia

45 stories covering Ryan Garcia — news, results and analysis.

Floyd Mayweather in the ring during a professional boxing bout
Boxing

Robert Garcia on a Mayweather-Ryan Garcia Fight: 'He Could Get Hurt'

The trainer says Floyd told him his body was shot seven years ago. At 49, Garcia doesn't like his odds against a WBC champ who's 25-2.

Oct 24, 2026

Floyd Mayweather in the ring during a career bout
Boxing

Ryan Garcia Puts Mayweather on His Boxing Mount Rushmore

Garcia, 25-2 with 20 KOs, ranks Floyd alongside Ali and both Sugar Rays — while a 50-0 crossover and a Teofimo Lopez unification both circle.

Oct 18, 2026

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis celebrates in the ring after a victory
Boxing

Broner Backs Tank Davis to 'Smoke' Ryan Garcia in a Rematch

Garcia wants the Davis rematch at 147lbs. Adrien Broner thinks it ends the same way as 2023 — by stoppage, for Tank.

Oct 17, 2026

Floyd Mayweather in a boxing ring during a title fight
Boxing

Robert Garcia Backs Ryan Garcia to End Mayweather's 50-0 Run

Fresh off a two-round demolition of Conor Benn, the WBC welterweight champ is linked to a 49-year-old Floyd Mayweather. One veteran trainer isn't buying it.

Oct 14, 2026

Ryan Garcia celebrating a win inside the boxing ring
Boxing

De La Hoya Wants Ryan Garcia-Devin Haney Rematch to Settle the Score

With one fight left on Garcia's Golden Boy deal and a double-digit list of suitors, De La Hoya says Haney or Teofimo is the only move for the WBC champ.

Oct 8, 2026

Floyd Mayweather in the ring during a boxing event
Boxing

Ryan Garcia Accepts Mayweather Challenge — But Only With His 0 on the Line

Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) says no exhibition — he wants a real fight. And a 2027 win could make Mayweather the sport's first 50-year-old champion.

Oct 7, 2026

Ryan Garcia celebrating a win inside the boxing ring
Boxing

Erik Morales Backs Teofimo Lopez's Movement to Beat Ryan Garcia

The four-weight legend says styles make fights — and Lopez's boxing could catch Garcia cold if the WBC-WBA unification gets made.

Oct 3, 2026

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis in the ring during a boxing bout
Boxing

Gervonta Davis Eyes 2027 Comeback — And Ryan Garcia Wants Him First

Stripped of his WBA belt and named champion-in-recess, the 30-0-1 Davis returns in the new year with a Ryan Garcia rematch on the table.

Sep 29, 2026

Conor Benn during a boxing press event
Boxing

Conor Benn Heads to 160 Next as Eubank Jr Trilogy Gets Shelved

Benn's team wants a win before any Eubank rubber match — and floated 168lbs, where the undersized 25-1 welterweight would give away serious size.

Sep 28, 2026

Ryan Garcia in the ring during a welterweight title fight
Boxing

Teddy Atlas Backs Ryan Garcia to Punish Isaac Cruz on the Outside

The Hall of Fame trainer says Garcia's 6-inch reach edge would be too much for Cruz, fresh off a WBC defense over Conor Benn.

Sep 25, 2026

Conor Benn during a professional boxing bout
Boxing

Bellew Backs Benn for a Eubank Jr Trilogy — Here's Why

After a lopsided November rematch that saw Eubank Jr dropped twice in the 12th, Tony Bellew says a third fight only ends one way.

Sep 23, 2026

Hamzah Sheeraz in the ring during a boxing match
Boxing

Sheeraz Walks Away From His WBO Belt — Hearn Says He'd Better Have a Plan

Hamzah Sheeraz vacated his WBO super middleweight title rather than face mandatory Janibek Alimkhanuly. Eddie Hearn isn't hiding his frustration.

Sep 21, 2026

Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz throwing a heavy right hand during a super lightweight bout
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Isaac Cruz Grinds Out Nestor Bravo in an Ugly, Foul-Filled War

Cruz (29-3-2, 19 KO) retained his interim WBC 140 title with a sixth-round stoppage, then called out Ryan Garcia in a night defined by fouls and a fed-up referee.

Sep 20, 2026

Conor Benn during a professional boxing bout
Boxing

Luke Campbell Floats Comeback to Fight Conor Benn After Garcia Loss

Fresh off a second-round battering by Ryan Garcia, Conor Benn (25-1) has an unlikely suitor: an Olympic gold medallist willing to end retirement.

Sep 18, 2026

Terence Crawford in the ring during a championship fight
Boxing

JoJo Diaz Says Ryan Garcia Can Hurt and Beat 42-0 Terence Crawford

Garcia stopped Conor Benn in two rounds, then called out Crawford. A former world champ thinks the 39-year-old's undefeated run is beatable.

Sep 17, 2026

Terence Crawford poses during a boxing press event
Boxing

Terence Crawford Shuts Down Ryan Garcia Callout: Stay Retired

Fresh off a second-round KO of Conor Benn, Ryan Garcia wants Crawford out of retirement. The five-weight champ says no — and hands Garcia a five-name to-do list instead.

Sep 15, 2026

Ryan Garcia celebrates a stoppage win in the welterweight ring
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Ryan Garcia stops Conor Benn in Round 2 to keep WBC belt

Garcia needed just two rounds to end Conor Benn's unbeaten run, handing the Brit his first pro loss and lifting his own record to 26-2.

Sep 14, 2026

Ryan Garcia during a boxing ring walkout under the lights
Boxing

Ryan Garcia's Missing Walkout: The De La Hoya Mix-Up Explained

Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) thought Oscar De La Hoya ducked his walkout. Golden Boy's camp says the plan was actually a two-legend surprise.

Sep 14, 2026

Ryan Garcia poses on the scale at a boxing weigh-in in Las Vegas
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Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Hit the Scales in Vegas for WBC Welterweight Clash

Both men must make 147 pounds Friday before Saturday's title showdown. Garcia is 2-2 in his last five; Benn brings a 25-1 record into the ring.

Sep 11, 2026

Ryan Garcia in the ring during a professional boxing match
Boxing

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: A Fight Between Two Question Marks

Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) defends his WBC welterweight title against Benn (25-1) Saturday in Vegas. The subplot? A weight cut Benn admits is brutal.

Sep 9, 2026

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
Boxing

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
Boxing

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
Boxing

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
Boxing

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

Teofimo Lopez poses with a welterweight world title belt
Boxing

Brian Norman Jr. Wants Both Lopez and Haney — and a 120-Day Clock

The 29-1 knockout artist says the math is simple: once his mandatory window hits, champions either fight him or vacate. Haney beat him in November.

Aug 28, 2026

Ryan Garcia poses with the WBC welterweight title belt
Boxing

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

Teofimo Lopez celebrates a welterweight title victory in Las Vegas
Boxing

Teofimo Lopez Wins Three-Division Title, Names His Next Target

Lopez edged Rolly Romero by majority decision for the WBA welterweight belt, and he's already eyeing the Garcia-Benn winner over a Devin Haney rematch.

Aug 23, 2026

Teofimo Lopez during a boxing weigh-in before a title fight
Boxing

Tim Bradley Calls Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez a 'Mismatch'

Bradley says Lopez, knocked down just once in his career, has the ring IQ to expose the WBA welterweight champ this weekend in Vegas.

Aug 21, 2026

Teofimo Lopez during a pre-fight face-off ahead of his welterweight debut
Boxing

Shawn Porter Backs Teofimo Lopez to Outclass Rolly Romero on Debut

The two-weight champ moves to welterweight against Rolando Romero (17-2, 13 KO) Saturday, and Porter sees a Josh Taylor-style statement — just not a stoppage.

Aug 20, 2026

Terence Crawford speaking to media during a boxing press event
Boxing

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
Boxing

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
Boxing

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

Devin Haney during a boxing press conference
Boxing

Rolly Romero Says Haney Fight Is Dead: 'Devin Is Scared of Me'

Romero claims Golden Boy sent an offer that never got answered, and insists a bout with unbeaten WBO welterweight champ Devin Haney (33-0) is off the table for good.

Aug 8, 2026

Gervonta Davis stands in the ring during a boxing event
Boxing

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

Devin Haney posing during a boxing media event
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Keyshawn Davis Walks Away From Devin Haney and a $2.14M Payday

The WBO welterweight mandatory turned down his 25% cut of Top Rank's $8.55M winning bid, blowing up an October 3 title shot before it started.

Aug 1, 2026

Ryan Garcia poses during a boxing press event
Boxing

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
Boxing

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

Oscar De La Hoya speaking at a boxing press event
Boxing

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

Terence Crawford poses after a welterweight championship victory
Boxing

Ryan Garcia Picks Thomas Hearns to Beat Both Crawford and Mayweather

The WBC welterweight champ says the original five-division king would've cracked two perfect records — 42-0 and 50-0 — in their primes.

Jul 28, 2026

Boxing gloves resting on the ropes of a professional ring under arena lights
Boxing

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
Boxing

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
Boxing

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