Is Garcia really upper echelon world level though ? When he wasn't on PEDs or whatever he was taking vs Haney. He lost a one sided decision to Rolly Romero. The champion that Garcia beat in Mario Barrios is one of the most unremarkable mediocre champions in recent history. Barrios was coming off two back to back draws 1 was a gift decision against a 46 year old Pacquiao who hadn't fought in 4 years. I'm not that sold on Garcia TBH I think it's a winnable fight for Benn but obviously Garcia is the favourite.
Garcia is better but I don't think this will be an easy fight for him. I might place a small wager on Benn in this one, I give him a slim chance of winning. I'm just thinking Benn's aggression could be a problem for Garcia.
Ryan is better yes but he's naturally smaller Benn on his roids with no cut could do something. What weight is it at? Either way it's a cash grab that nobody should care for.
Rolly whipped Ryan. Benn beats Rolly if they fought. So there is my take lol Im taking Conor in a slight "upset".
Benn would seem to be made to order for a sharp counter puncher with big power like Garcia. With that said, size, aggression, and power can always trouble people, so its an interesting fight… …but I’ll be interested to see if Benns aggression holds up after feeling Ryan’s firepower. Don’t confuse the Rolly fight. Rolly has big power but he’s not a bull type fighter…he’s tricky and awkward - and that made Ryan hesitant and put doubt in his mind.
How TF has Benn bluffed his way into a fight with Garcia in Las Vegas ! Benn being ranked no1 in Britain and no2 in the World is honestly pathetic ! Not normally like this but I hope Garcia destroys him !
Id have to disagree with the Rolly take. Hes a very telegraphical boxer. Reminds me of Ricardo Mayorga. Wild looping shots hoping to land. Ryan didnt take Rolly seriously IMO, left himself open and got caught. Rolly does have power he sure does, but Ryan didnt take him serious enough and it cost him a very bad L. Rolly was also gifted a decision against a 40 something year old in a fight he clearly lost. So Im not sold on Rolly being a crafty tricky type guy. Ryan didnt keep the distance and paid the price. If Ryan cant neutralize Benns aggression I feel its a wrap. Garcia struggles with in your face kinda guys. Should be a good fight tho!
I def wanted to see Ryan fight Pitbull Cruz but I think Ryan side stepped that one. A couple times too. Garcia is vulnerable for the left hook due to extending his right arm straight out when he anticipates a hook. His fight vs Luke Campbell was a prime example of that. Haney as well caught Ryan flush with the left time and time again. Rolly for that matter, left hook dropped Ryan. Cruz woulda ate him up I felt
Conner Benn is on Jake Paul level selling fights. So little talent but world class mouth has made him more money than someone with actual talent.