Garcia promises to 'whoop' Benn in fight call-out

Ryan Garcia has called out Conor Benn with a threat to deliver a one-sided beating. The American contender said he would dominate the British welterweight if the pair meet.

“I'm whooping Connor (sic) Benn like he stole something - don't let the headlines fool you”

— Ryan Garcia, via BBC Sport

What Ryan Garcia said

Garcia's challenge comes amid ongoing talk of a potential welterweight clash between the two. Benn has been linked with several high-profile names as he looks to secure a marquee fight. Garcia has been vocal about wanting a return to the ring after his controversial 2024.

What it moves

The comments raise the temperature on negotiations for what would be a significant welterweight attraction. Benn has yet to respond publicly to Garcia's latest challenge. Whether promoters can make the fight happen remains unclear.

Source: bbc.com. Full Ryan Garcia fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.