Adrien Broner says Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn will end in a 'nasty knockout'
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Key Points:
- Former world champion Adrien Broner predicts a knockout victory in the upcoming welterweight bout between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, expressing doubts about Benn making the 147lb weight limit.
- The fight is scheduled for September 12 at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, marking Garcia's first defense of his WBC world title.
- Garcia is favored to win due to his recent unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios, while Benn's record is questioned given his wins have been against less competitive opponents.
- Benn has not fought at the 147lb weight class since 2022 and recently competed at a catchweight of 150lbs, raising concerns about his ability to make weight for this fight.
- Both Broner and Garcia share skepticism about Benn's capacity to meet the weight requirement, which could impact the fight's outcome.
