Garcia vs Benn: WBC welterweight title fight predictions from fighters and pundits
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Key Points:
- Conor Benn returns to welterweight to challenge WBC champion Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, aiming for a career-defining victory at T-Mobile Arena.
- Benn holds a professional record of 25 wins in 26 fights and seeks to emulate his father Nigel by winning a WBC title.
- Ryan Garcia, with 25 wins in 28 fights and 20 knockouts, is defending his belt for the first time after a February victory over Mario Barrios.
- Experts offer mixed predictions: some favor Benn's tenacity and potential for a knockout, while others highlight Garcia's speed, power, and experience as decisive factors.
- Live commentary of the fight will be available on BBC Sport starting 13 September at 03:00 BST.
