Reigning WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will defend his crown for the first time as he welcomes the challenge of British boxing superstar Conor Benn on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
As the defending champion, Garcia heads into the championship match as the considerable betting favorite with -280 boxing odds, while Benn will be the betting underdog with +240 odds. A draw has odds of +1600.
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Fight Odds
- Ryan Garcia: -280
- Conor Benn: +240
- Tie: +1600
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Tale of the Tape
| Ryan Garcia | Conor Benn | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 29 |
| Height | 5’8½” | 5’8” |
| Reach | 70 inches | 68 inches |
| Record | 25-2 | 25-1 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 80% | 56% |
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Prediction
I predict a TKO/KO win for Garcia over Benn because of the gap in speed. Garcia will have the advantage in movement, thanks to his blinding hand speed paired with incredible power. This has been his bread and butter in his pro career.
Benn does have one-punch knockout power, but if he misses a lot, he’ll surely tire himself out. A big challenge for him is to catch Garcia with one of his vicious punches, but it’s going to be hard since he doesn’t throw a lot and doesn’t set them up properly.
Another big catalyst in this match is the weight cut Benn will have, since he’s going down to the 147-pound weight class once more for the first time in four years. He has competed in the junior middleweight in his last five bouts, so this is going to be a grueling battle for him to make the limit.
Ryan Garcia’s Recent Fight Results
Garcia is the current WBC welterweight champion. But in his last five fights, he recorded two wins (Oscar Duarte and Mario Barrios), two losses (Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero), and one no-contest (Devin Haney).
Conor Benn’s Recent Fight Results
Benn is a boxing sensation from England. He racked up four wins and one loss in his last five matches. Benn’s victories were against Rodolfo Orozco, Peter Dobson, Chris Eubank Jr., and Regis Prograis. His only defeat in this period was to Eubank Jr. during their first meeting.
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Start Time
Sept. 12, 11 p.m. E.T.
Sept. 12, 10 p.m. C.T.
Sept. 12, 9 p.m. M.T.
Sept. 12, 8 p.m. P.T.
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