Ryan Garcia has fired back at Conor Benn after the British contender predicted he would stop the WBC welterweight champion in four rounds.
Benn made the prediction when asked how long it would take him to knock out Ryan in their expected showdown on September 12 in Las Vegas.
“I have a lot to prove in this fight,” Benn said today at a Zuffa press conference about the Ryan Garcia fight. “For me to answer your question, I’m going to come out quick and put it on him and hopefully get him out there by four early.”
The comments quickly caught Ryan’s attention.
Connor bumm, do you seriously think you’re stopping me and you couldn’t even stop a Regis show at the end of his career.
He probably would have stopped you if he was younger dummy 😭😭
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 6, 2026
Ryan’s response refers to Benn’s unanimous decision victory over former WBC light welterweight champion Regis Prograis in April. Although Benn controlled much of the action, he was unable to score a stoppage against the veteran former champion.
The exchange is the latest chapter in the growing rivalry between Garcia and Benn ahead of their expected clash later this year. Ryan previously said during an appearance on The Tonight Show that he expects to meet Benn on September 12 in Las Vegas, although an official announcement has yet to be made.
Conor has made no secret of the fact that he believes he can overwhelm Garcia with pressure and aggression. Garcia, meanwhile, seems unconvinced that Benn has the power to correct his knockout prediction.
With both fighters trading shots on social media, the build-up to a potential September showdown is already heating up.
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Last updated on 2026/06/05 at 22:03
