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Conor Benn labels Ryan Garcia a "coward" after the American called him out following his dominant victory over Regis Prograis. This confrontation could set the stage for a high-stakes clash in September, as Benn eyes the WBC world welterweight title.
Benn's victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium marks his first fight since a significant deal with Zuffa Boxing. He recalls the challenging 10 rounds against Prograis, a seasoned two-time world champion, stating, “It was an easy 10 rounds,” despite Prograis being tougher than expected. Prograis later revealed that injuries affected his performance, confirming speculation that he fought with multiple issues.
Garcia took to social media to accept Benn's challenge, renaming him "Connor Bumm" and predicting a sixth or seventh-round finish. Benn, however, criticizes Garcia for only now stepping up, saying, “He wasn’t calling me out for the past two years. Where’s he been while I’ve been vocal?”
Benn emphasizes his goal: “I want a WBC world title, that’s what I’ve been dreaming of.” With tensions high and a title on the line, the boxing world watches closely as these two fighters prepare for a potential showdown.
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