Benn defies concerns to make weight for Garcia bout
Summary
Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia both successfully made the welterweight limit for their upcoming boxing match, with Benn weighing slightly heavier than the champion Garcia. The fight will be Benn’s first chance at a world title, while Garcia is defending his WBC belt for the first time.Key Facts
- Conor Benn weighed 10st 6lb (66kg) for the fight, just half a pound over Garcia’s weight.
- The official weigh-in occurred privately at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with media present.
- Ryan Garcia, 28, has 25 wins, 20 by knockout, and is the current WBC welterweight champion.
- Benn, 29, has 25 wins with 14 knockouts and one loss, fighting for his first world title.
- Benn recently dropped weight from middleweight to welterweight, which was a difficult process.
- Garcia comfortably made weight despite previous issues making the limit in past fights.
- Benn plans to move back up in weight after this fight if he wins.
- The fight features contrasting styles: Benn’s strength and pressure versus Garcia’s speed and counter-punching.
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