Conor Benn faces Ryan Garcia for WBC title at T-Mobile Arena

Conor Benn challenges Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout marks the first time Benn has competed for a world championship, though he enters the ring at a weight class he has not used in over two years. Carl Froch questioned the physical preparation of the 29-year-old Briton, noting that the weight cut to 147lb may affect Benn's durability and punching power. Garcia enters the contest having secured the WBC belt in February by outpointing Mario Barrios. His recent career includes a period of inactivity following a one-year drug testing ban. Froch expects a difficult test for Benn, citing Garcia’s speed and counter-punching ability as significant risks should the fight extend beyond the early rounds.

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