Joe Hand Promotions Secures Commercial Rights for Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Welterweight World Title Fight
Garcia enters as a betting favorite after winning the belt from Mario Barrios, while Benn returns to welterweight after a long layoff and doping disputes.
- On Tuesday, September 8, WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia skipped a scheduled face-off with challenger Conor Benn in Las Vegas, leaving the British fighter to promote their championship bout alone.
- Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Benn this Saturday, September 12, at T-Mobile Arena, marking his first title defense since defeating Mario Barrios in February.
- Dismissing criticism of his absence, Garcia wrote on Instagram, 'Nice relaxing time as Conor waste time showing up to a face off,' claiming Benn 'doesn't know all the levels I go to master the craft.'
- Benn, who appeared frustrated, said Garcia 'didn't turn up,' warning that the champion is 'in for a real, real shock' when they meet Saturday.
- While Benn struggles to make 147 pounds for what he admitted will be his final appearance at the weight, Garcia is already eyeing future matchups against Teofimo Lopez and David Benavidez.
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Ryan Garcia Takes Brutal Aim at Terence Crawford Before Conor Benn Title Fight
Ryan Garcia has again taken aim at Terence Crawford as he prepares for his first WBC welterweight title defense against Conor Benn. Garcia questioned Crawford’s record and said the retired champion never faced a young, hungry fighter during his career.Garcia made the comments while discussing Crawford and the upcoming fight. His criticism adds to a […]
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The Independent (US)The ugly fun of Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn will confirm an old boxing truth
Comment: Benn and Garcia are not the two best welterweights in the world, but their impressive pulling power at the box office is not up for dispute
Ryan Garcia Breaks Silence After No-Show for First Fight Week Faceoff With Conor Benn
After days of silence, one expected Ryan Garcia to enter fight week with energy and enthusiasm. Instead, it is now marked by yet another mysterious absence that has become typical of the welterweight champion’s pre-fight antics. With just days remaining for the title defense against Conor Benn, Garcia took everyone off guard by not appearing at the first fight-week face-off. Predictably, Benn unleashed a taunt. But as his absence drew scrutiny, …
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