Garcia vows to punish Benn: 'I'm whooping him like he stole something'
Ryan Garcia has promised to dominate Conor Benn when the pair meet, warning fans not to be misled by recent coverage. The American says he will control their fight from start to finish.
“I'm whooping Connor (sic) Benn like he stole something - don't let the headlines fool you”
— Ryan Garcia, via BBC Sport
What Ryan Garcia said
Garcia has been linked to a clash with Benn for months, though no date has been confirmed. Both men campaign in the welterweight region and have called each other out repeatedly on social media. Garcia moved up in weight after his lightweight run, while Benn has stayed at 147 pounds throughout his career.
What it moves
Garcia's comments set up a verbal battle ahead of any formal announcement. Benn is expected to respond in kind, having traded insults with the American before. If the fight happens, it would pit two unbeaten welterweights against each other in a high-profile crossover bout.
Source: bbc.com. Full Ryan Garcia fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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