“Yeah, I mean, I thought it was great. I thought Barrios was there for the taking. He lost every round. Garcia had a good performance. Better than he looked against Rolly. He looked phenomenal,” Benn said.
Benn broke it down like a fighter would. Barrios stayed in front of Garcia, unable to change his attack or adjust his feet. Garcia was able to adjust his stance, let his hands go into combinations and build confidence round by round. When he fights in that rhythm, he’s a problem for anyone standing still.
The conversation quickly shifted to Benn’s departure from Matchroom.
“My career is based on Matchroom. They are the foundation of who I am today. I have nothing but love for Eddie, and I said I want him as part of my team in my corner, still with me because the journey is not over,” Benn said.
He made it clear the relationship remains intact.
“Obviously, he’s my friend, he’s my guy. Ultimately, he’s got to be happy for me that I’m in this position that I’m in. I want him to be a part of it. I messaged him directly and said, ‘Eddie, I want you to be a part of the team, man. I want you to be here.’ The journey is not over. I owe everything to them.”
Benn doesn’t burn bridges. He shifts business arrangements while keeping his core team and key relationships intact.
That approach protects relationships, but boxing always comes back to the fights. The talk fades once the bell rings and the level of opposition is clear.
Garsie’s victory sharpened the picture at welterweight. Benn’s next opponent will show if this move pushes him forward or leaves him chasing ground.
