Announcement
Benn's Welterweight Chapter Closed: Trainer Sims Confirms Divisional Exit After Garcia Stoppage
Conor Benn will no longer compete in the welterweight division, according to his trainer Tony Sims. This decision follows Benn's second-round stoppage loss to Ryan Garcia in a WBC title fight, a defeat Sims says cannot be solely attributed to the difficulty of making the 147-pound limit.
Conor Benn's tenure in the welterweight division has officially concluded, as confirmed by his long-time trainer, Tony Sims. The announcement comes in the wake of Benn's recent second-round stoppage defeat at the hands of Ryan Garcia in a high-stakes WBC title bout.
Sims revealed that the decision for Benn to move away from the 147-pound weight class is definitive. While acknowledging the significant challenges Benn faced in making the welterweight limit, the veteran trainer was quick to clarify that the arduous weight cut was not the sole reason for the decisive punch that ended Benn's championship aspirations.
The devastating loss to Garcia saw Benn dropped and ultimately stopped in the second round, marking a critical moment in his professional career. This defeat, coupled with the ongoing struggles to hit the welterweight mark, has prompted the strategic shift in Benn's fighting future.
While the specific new weight class for Benn has not yet been disclosed, the move suggests a re-evaluation of his physical capabilities and a search for a division where he can perform optimally without the added strain of a difficult weight cut. Fans will now await news on where 'The Destroyer' plans to make his next professional appearance.