Conor Benn Admits He Has No Clear Plan After Devastating Loss to Ryan Garcia

Following a brutal second-round stoppage loss to Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, Conor Benn has admitted he is uncertain about his next move in the boxing world. Benn, who had hoped to follow in his father Nigel’s footsteps by capturing a world title, was stopped by the WBC champion at the T-Mobile Arena.

In a candid social media post, Benn addressed the frequent questions regarding his career trajectory. “Everybody keeps asking: ‘What’s next for Conor Benn?’ The truth is, I don’t have the answer,” he wrote. Reflecting on his journey since turning professional a decade ago, he noted that his 19-year-old self would have dismissed the idea of reaching this point as unrealistic.

Benn emphasized his dedication to the sport, stating he has always given 110 percent and never taken fan support for granted. However, he acknowledged the personal toll his career has taken on his family, particularly his children, who have shared him with the sport throughout their lives.

“Giving everything comes at a cost,” Benn explained. “The people who have paid that cost more than anyone are my family and my kids.” Consequently, he revealed that his immediate priority is spending quality time with his children rather than planning his next bout.

At 29 years old, Benn is expected to eventually return to the ring. His recent history includes two middleweight contests against Chris Eubank Jr before moving down to 147lbs for the Garcia fight, a weight class he has not contested in over four years. Reports suggest he may move back up to middleweight or even super-middleweight to pursue a trilogy fight with Eubank, which could also benefit his rival by avoiding a dangerous weight cut.

Other potential opportunities include facing lower-profile welterweight champions such as IBF holder Aaron McKenna or WBO champion Denzel Bentley. While the Vegas outing ended in disappointment, Benn remains a viable competitor upon his return.