Ryan Garcia promises Conor Benn knockout inside five rounds

Ryan Garcia has put a clock on his fight with Conor Benn.

Garcia told ESPN he will finish Benn inside five rounds when the welterweights meet Sept. 12 in Las Vegas. The prediction came after a heated face-off between the two fighters, who had to be separated by security.

Garcia and Benn set for September showdown

The bout marks a high-stakes clash between two names with crossover appeal. Garcia, the former lightweight contender, is moving up in weight to face Benn, the British welterweight who has fought exclusively outside the U.S. in recent years.

Both men are expected to weigh in around 147 pounds for the contest. No co-main event has been announced yet, but the card is slated for a Saturday night slot in the fall.

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• ESPN Boxing — Garcia vows to KO Benn in five rounds or less