Conor Benn was beaten by Ryan Garcia on Saturday night, with Garcia stopping the Briton in two rounds to retain the WBC welterweight belt. The defeat finished Conor's world title quest. Nigel Benn was trackside for the bout. BBC reporting from the fight concentrated on Nigel's role, quoting him saying Conor lives through him and that he cannot walk away from his son. The BBC used that quote in headlines about the Benn boxing dynasty and the father-son bond.
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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