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Conor Benn Never Box at Welterweight Again
Benn's trainer confirms he'll never fight welterweight after two-round loss to Garcia.
In brief
Benn's trainer confirms he'll never fight welterweight after two-round loss to Garcia. Conor Benn's trainer Tony Sims says Benn will never box at welterweight again after losing to Ryan Garcia in two rounds. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Benn loses to Garcia
Conor Benn lost his world title fight to Ryan Garcia in two rounds after being dropped heavily.
“Ryan Garcia retained his WBC world title after flooring Conor Benn heavily before forcing a stoppage victory in the second round.”
Trainer Tony Sims says Benn never fights welterweight again
Benn's trainer Tony Sims states he will never box at welterweight again after the loss.
“Conor Benn will never box at welterweight again, says trainer Tony Sims.”
Garcia stops Benn in second round
Ryan Garcia stopped Conor Benn in the second round after flooring him heavily.
“Benn returned to 147lbs to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight world championship, only to be dropped heavily and stopped on his feet in the second round.”
Sims explains fight outcome
Sims says Benn had a good camp but got caught with a shot in world boxing.
“But he did have a good camp, the sparring the week before went really well, he was in tune, listen he just got caught with a shot.”
Garcia's last fight for Benn
Sims confirms Garcia was Benn's last welterweight fight.
“Without a shadow of a doubt. He done well making the weight but it wasn't easy.”
Benn's potential third fight with Eubank Jr
Benn could fight Chris Eubank Jr at middleweight for a third bout after their previous two contests.
“The sons of great rivals Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank, Benn and Eubank Jr boxed twice at middleweight last year.”
Benn needs rest after loss
Benn will take a break from boxing to recover mentally and physically after the loss.
“I think he needs to have a rest from boxing completely at the moment.”
The one thing
Conor Benn's trainer Tony Sims says Benn will never box at welterweight again after losing to Ryan Garcia in two rounds.
