From New York Post · · 1m 40s
Garcia vs. Benn: the case for a mid-fight KO
A WBC welterweight title fight in Vegas, and the betting math says the champion ends it early.
In brief
A WBC welterweight title fight in Vegas, and the betting math says the champion ends it early. Benn is jumping back to 147 after four years away from the weight, and that stamina question is why the smart money is on a Garcia stoppage. Originally reported by New York Post.
Two big names, one belt
WBC welterweight champ Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) defends against Conor Benn (25-1, 14 KOs) Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, topping a nine-fight Zuffa Boxing card.
When to tune in
Prelims start at 5 p.m. ET, the main card at 8 p.m. ET. In the co-main, Jai Opetaia puts his Ring and Zuffa cruiserweight titles on the line against Noel Mikaelian over 12 rounds.
The odds are lopsided
Garcia sits at -320, Benn at +250 to +260 on FanDuel. Opetaia is an even heavier favorite at -1300, with Mikaeljan out at +880.
Garcia looks rebuilt
He beat Mario Barrios by unanimous decision in February, hand speed and power on full display. That followed a loss to Rolly Romero and the no contest with Devin Haney in 2025.
Benn carries momentum and history
The Londoner beat Regis Prograis in April and avenged his loss to Chris Eubank Jr. last November. He wants what his father Nigel got: a title upset on American soil.
“It feels like I've been through the pits of hell and had a fight with Satan, and God brought me back to life.”
The play: Garcia by stoppage
Benn hasn't fought at 147 since 2022, and that weight jump should drain him late. Garcia's reach edge (70 to 68 inches) and left hook point to Garcia by KO/TKO/DQ at -105, rounds 5-8 at +330.
The takeaway
Benn is jumping back to 147 after four years away from the weight, and that stamina question is why the smart money is on a Garcia stoppage.
