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Conor Benn's Rival Slams Him On X After Highlight-Reel TKO Loss

Ryan Garcia's highlight-reel KO of Conor Benn sent shockwaves through the boxing world on Saturday night. Here's how some of the biggest fighters in the world reacted.

Conor Benn's Rival Slams Him On X After Highlight-Reel TKO Loss

In a high-profile boxing match at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia delivered a devastating right hand TKO finish against Conor Benn in the second round. Benn was dropped by the punch and appeared to be trapped along the ropes, leading to quick intervention by referee Thomas Taylor. While many have expressed criticism of the early stoppage, Benn did not protest the decision.

Following the fight, Garcia called for unification bouts with Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney. Chris Eubank Jr., Benn's rival, expressed his belief that weight cutting issues affected his performance against Benn. Other fighters, including Claressa Shields, Danny Garcia, Sergio Mora, and Jamel Herring, weighed in on the result. The electrifying stoppage provided a statement-making performance for Garcia on the biggest stage, with Dana White and Co. celebrating a successful event.

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