Ryan Garcia and Jai Opetaia Secure Knockout Wins in Las Vegas Boxing Event

In a thrilling boxing event in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia and Jai Opetaia both secured knockout victories during Saturday's Zuffa Boxing event.

Garcia defeated Conor Benn in under two rounds, marking his first defense of the WBC welterweight title, which he won earlier this year. This loss for Benn raises questions about his future, as it follows a previous defeat to Chris Eubank Jr. in 2025.

Opetaia retained his Ring Magazine and Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight titles by defeating WBC champion Noel Mikaelian, who did not have his belt on the line. Following his victory, Opetaia expressed interest in a match against David Benavidez, who responded positively, suggesting a potential fight date on Cinco de Mayo. Meanwhile, Benn may need to return to the British boxing scene to regain momentum after his recent defeat.