​LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 12: Conor Benn looks on after losing the title fight against WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia at T-Mobile Arena on September 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garcia retained his title with a second-round TKO. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)Getty ImagesDon’t expect to see Conor Benn in the ring again any time soon. The UK boxing star’s trainer Tony Sims says his fighter is “burnt out.” Benn is seemingly done fighting at 147 pounds after a nasty weight cut and set for a lengthy layoff. Let’s talk boxing.Conor Benn Key FactsDetailInfoLast fightTKO loss to Ryan Garcia, second roundDate and venueSept. 12, 2026, T-Mobile Arena, Las VegasTitle at stakeWBC welterweightTrainerTony SimsTrainer’s updateBurnt out, needs a complete rest from boxingWeight going forwardNever at 147 pounds again, per SimsLikely divisionsMiddleweight or super middleweightEubank Jr. series1-1, both fights at middleweightSims told Sky Sports, “I think he needs to have a rest from boxing completely at the moment.” He also said a third fight with Eubank will still be there whenever Benn is ready, whether that’s a year or a decade away.More Conor Benn CoverageConor Benn’s Rival Slams Him on X After Highlight-Reel TKO LossRyan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Final Card, Date, Time and How To WatchConor Benn Wins But Shakur Stevenson And Others Aren’t ImpressedBenn was destroyed by Garcia in the second round when the latter landed a titanic overhand right that scored a knockdown. Benn got to his feet, but Garcia swarmed him with a barrage of punches until the referee stepped in to call a halt to the fight.Benn had spoken about a “brutal” weight cut during fight week and many including his rival Chris Eubank Jr. felt his performance was at least partially the result of him squeezing himself down to 147 pounds. In any case, that’s probably not going to happen again. When Benn returns to the ring, he’ll probably be fighting at 160 pounds or heavier and trying to recapture the power he once had.Conor Benn’s Last 10 FightsConor Benn’s weigh-ins show how far he drifted from 147 before the Garcia fight.DateOpponentResultDivisionBenn’s WeightSept. 12, 2026Ryan GarciaL, TKO 2Welterweight (147)146 lbsApril 11, 2026Regis PrograisW, UD 10Catchweight (150)149.6 lbsNov. 15, 2025Chris Eubank Jr.W, UD 12Middleweight (160)159.3 lbsApril 26, 2025Chris Eubank Jr.L, UD 12Middleweight (160)156.4 lbsFeb. 3, 2024Peter DobsonW, UD 12Catchweight150.6 lbsSept. 23, 2023Rodolfo OrozcoW, UD 10Super welterweight (154)153.6 lbsApril 16, 2022Chris van HeerdenW, KO 2Welterweight (147)146.5 lbsDec. 11, 2021Chris AlgieriW, KO 4Welterweight (147)146.5 lbsSept. 4, 2021Adrian GranadosW, UD 10Welterweight (147)146.5 lbsApril 10, 2021Samuel VargasW, TKO 1Welterweight (147)146.75 lbsAs Sims mentioned, Benn has done well financially, so there’s always the chance he could walk away from the sport entirely. While it is rare for a fighter of Benn’s age, caliber a