Benn was dropped by a heavy right hand early in the second round and, although he beat the count, Garcia immediately pressed forward.
Ryan Garcia produced a dominant second-round stoppage victory over Conor Benn in Las Vegas to win the WBC welterweight crown.
Benn was dropped by a heavy right hand early in the second round and, although he beat the count, Garcia immediately pressed forward.
A sustained combination forced Benn back onto the ropes, with the referee stepping in to stop the contest.
It was Benn’s second defeat in 27 professional fights, while Garcia’s speed and power proved decisive in what was a major step up in opposition for the Briton.

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