Teofimo Lopez Sums up Conor Benn's Chances of Beating Ryan Garcia to Become World Champion
Garcia enters his first title defense as a betting favorite after winning the belt from Mario Barrios and returning from a year-long ban.
- On Tuesday, WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia skipped the scheduled face-off with challenger Conor Benn in Las Vegas, forcing the Brit to promote their Saturday world title fight alone at the T-Mobile Arena.
- Benn has endured a 'brutal' weight cut while returning to 147 pounds for the first time since 2022, raising concerns about his stamina and ability to match Garcia's speed. The challenger has already decided to move up in weight immediately after the bout.
- Garcia contends critics overlook his 'ring intelligence,' claiming Benn 'doesn't know all the levels I go to master the craft.' Benn remains focused, telling The Ring, 'I still have to do what I have to do, prepare as hard as I prepare.'
- Criticizing the absence, Benn stated, 'I apologise for Ryan doing what Ryan does and bottling it,' before emphasizing he is ready for the war awaiting him Saturday night. Zuffa Boxing posted footage of Benn telling Garcia to 'get his shit together.'
- Beyond this weekend, Garcia is eyeing a Cinco de Mayo 2027 co-starring appearance with undefeated two-division champion David Benavidez. Both fighters will become promotional free agents following their respective upcoming bouts, reshaping the boxing landscape.
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