Benn tells Garcia he's '12-round war proven' ahead of September date
Conor Benn says he will not fold under pressure when he meets Ryan Garcia on September 12. The welterweight clash pits two big-name fighters in what could be a defining night for both.
“12-round war proven. I don't quit, I don't stay down on one knee”
— Conor Benn, via BBC Sport
What Conor Benn said
Benn has not fought in over a year after his planned return collapsed when Garcia withdrew from their initial 2024 bout. Garcia, meanwhile, has been active but faces questions about his ring discipline. The welterweight division remains wide open, with neither man holding a major belt.
What it moves
Benn's confidence sets the tone for a heated build-up. Garcia is expected to respond in the coming days. If both make it to fight night, the September date could be one of the year's most volatile welterweight matchups.
Source: bbc.co.uk. Full Conor Benn fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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