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Welterweight · Before the fight · First reported: 5 Sept, 16:50 · Seconds Out

Ryan Garcia defends WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas

Ryan Garcia faces Conor Benn in a WBC welterweight title defense at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia missed a scheduled face-off, drawing criticism from Benn. Both fighters made weight: Benn at 66.224 kg, Garcia at 66.57 kg. Sources diverge on the fight date (September 12 or 13).

British press emphasizes Benn's struggle to make welterweight, while WBC and US sources celebrate Garcia as a boxing star.

How it ended Ryan Garcia defeats Conor Benn by TKO in second round in Las Vegas
Neutral summary generated from the sources below. No article is reproduced: headline, one line and link.
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sources
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countries
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Distance between angleshigh
Coveragebalanced
countriesGB · US · IT · MX · PR · UA · DE · FR · RU
FightersSanchez · Broner · Rocha · Khan · Ruiz · Yarde · Arum · Alvarez · Froch · Algieri · Jr · Benn · Benavidez · Haney · Davis · Opetaia · Ennis · Davis · Ramirez · Taylor · Campbell · Briedis · Barrios · Mikaelyan · Tyson · Benn · Mikaelian · Opataya · Hoya · Malignaggi · Prograis · Garcia · Stevenson · Lopez · Crawford · Opetaia · Bellew · Judah
Every angle · affiliations are declared on the Sources page
British press
4 sources
+32 more sources
Italian press
2 sources
Conor Benn dismisses doubts: "It's true I dieted down to welterweight but I'll win in Las Vegas"
BoxeRingWeb · IT
original: Conor Benn respinge i dubbi su di lui:-E' vero ho fatto una dieta per scendere nei welter ma vincerò a Las Vegas
At Las Vegas in welterweight duel Alexis Rocha favored over former champion Jose Ramirez
BoxeRingWeb · IT
original: A Las Vegas nel duello tra i welter Alexis Rocha favorito sull'ex campione Jose Ramirez
In Las Vegas Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn show optimism ahead of Saturday's match
BoxeRingWeb · IT
original: A Las Vagas ostentano ottimismo Ryan Garcia e Conor Benn in vista del match di sabato
BREAKING - Conor Benn makes weight regularly at welterweight limit in Las Vegas
BoxeRingWeb · IT
original: ULTIMORA -Conor Benn scende regolarmente al limite dei pesi welter a Las Vegas
+6 more sources
Queensberry · polemical
2 sources
Garcia reveals why he snubbed face-off with Benn
Sky Sports Boxing · GB · polemical
Benn and Garcia clash again: 'I'm not here for a cuddle'
Sky Sports Boxing · GB · polemical
+6 more sources
Independent
6 sources
Garcia told how he will become absolute champion
vRINGe · UA · promotional
original: Гарсия рассказал, как станет абсолютным чемпионом
What's happening with Jervonta Davis? Ryan Garcia investigating
vRINGe · UA · polemical
original: Что происходит с Джервонтой Дэвисом? Расследование ведёт Райан Гарсия
Garcia missed the first face-to-face with Benn. Manager's statement
vRINGe · UA
original: Гарсия пропустил первую битву взглядов с Бенном. Заявление менеджера
Garcia and Benn preparing for scale fiasco? Check out the fighters' requests
vRINGe · UA · polemical
original: Гарсия и Бенн готовятся к факапу на весах? Зацените запрос бойцов
+22 more sources
Who is not covering it
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Who reported it first

5 Sept · 16:50
Seconds Out: Amir Khan Reacts To Conor Benn New Weight Cut Photo Ahead Of Ryan Garcia Fight
6 Sept · 19:11
BoxingScene: Conor Benn, after 'brutal' weight cut, plotting move to 168lbs
7 Sept · 20:50
World Boxing News: Ryan Garcia Hits Fight Week Looking More Gaunt Than Conor Benn
8 Sept · 08:46
BBC Sport: Garcia v Benn - all you need to know
8 Sept · 13:23
Boxe Mag: Ryan Garcia – Conor Benn: Discover the complete fight card scheduled for Saturday
8 Sept · 13:37
Bad Left Hook: 'I'm coming with mean intentions': Ryan Garcia looking for statement win over Conor Benn
8 Sept · 14:29
Bad Left Hook: Abel Sanchez not convinced Conor Benn will effectively make weight for Ryan Garcia fight
8 Sept · 16:34
Seconds Out: Ryan Garcia Reacts To Conor Benn Saying This Will Be His Last Fight At 147: "He's Making Excuses"
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