Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia are set to fight, with UK viewing times and ring-walk details now known to fans. Benn has spoken openly about a hard weight cut and says he plans to move up to 168lbs after the bout is over.
Benn labelled Garcia a "Gen Z kid who wants an easy life" and feels he has a harder edge. His team pointed to Dalton Smith's upset run as a comparison, framing Benn in the underdog role with something to prove against the American.