Conor Benn has released a statement regarding what comes next following his loss to Ryan Garcia.
Benn boiled back down to the welterweight limit for the first time in four years, taking his opportunity as mandatory challenger for Garcia’s WBC belt.
There was to be no upset in Las Vegas, however, as Garcia stopped the Brit in the second round, dropping him once with a flush right hand before forcing referee Thomas Taylor to step in and wave the contest off during the ensuing attack.
Benn did not speak post-fight, instead being transported to hospital for standard checks.
This morning on social media, the 29-year-old has posted to thank fans and address his future in the sport.
Everybody keeps asking “What’s next for Conor Benn?”
The truth is, I don’t have the answer.
If you’d asked the 19 year old version of me whether I thought I’d be standing here ten years later, having lived through everything I have, I’d have told you that you were crazy.
I train hard. I sacrifice. I’ve given this game 110% every time I’ve stepped through those ropes, I’ve wanted to give people unforgettable nights and entertain.
That’s what this has always been about for me.
People spend their hard earned money to come and watch guys like us fight. I’ve never taken that for granted. I’ve always wanted to be a servant of the public and give everything I have when it matters.
But giving everything comes at a cost.
And the people who have paid that cost more than anyone are my family and my kids.
They’ve sacrificed time with their Dad so I could chase this dream. They’ve had to share me with this sport their entire lives.
So when people ask me what’s next for Conor Benn, right now the answer is simple.
Time with my kids.
Fight fans, thank you. Those who travelled to Vegas, those who stayed up until the early hours. I will never take your support for granted, especially on those nights things don’t go to plan.
Assuming Benn returns to the ring, which is the likelihood, he has said he will be moving up in weight.
