Conor Benn lost to Ryan Garcia on Saturday night, with Garcia stopping the Briton in two rounds to hold on to the WBC welterweight crown. The defeat ended Conor's world title challenge. Nigel Benn was trackside for the bout. BBC coverage from the fight centred on Nigel's involvement, quoting him as saying Conor lives through him and that he cannot walk away from his son. The BBC used that quote in headlines on the Benn boxing dynasty and the relationship between father and son.
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Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: How to watch in UK, ring-walk time, undercard, date, TV channel - ESPN
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: How to watch in UK, ring-walk time, undercard, date, TV channel ESPN
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Conor Benn's Net Worth: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know - Yahoo Sports
Conor Benn's Net Worth: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know Yahoo Sports
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Ryan Garcia beats Conor Benn, defends WBC welterweight title - Sportstar
Ryan Garcia beats Conor Benn, defends WBC welterweight title Sportstar
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Benn STOPPED BY by Garcia in TWO ROUNDS as Brit's world title dream is shattered - The Sun
Benn STOPPED BY by Garcia in TWO ROUNDS as Brit's world title dream is shattered The Sun
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'Robbed': Garcia seals title defence with savage act as 'premature' stoppage slammed - Fox Sports
'Robbed': Garcia seals title defence with savage act as 'premature' stoppage slammed Fox Sports