Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn set for center stage on Mexican Independence Day weekend
Ryan Garcia has heard questions about his Mexican heritage for years. Conor Benn has made it personal ahead of Saturday night’s fight in Las Vegas.
Ryan Garcia, a welterweight boxer with a second-generation American background, is set to defend his WBC title against Conor Benn on Mexican Independence Day weekend this Saturday. The fight, taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, has been heightened by Benn's repeated taunting of Garcia's heritage and questioning of his Mexican fan support.
Despite the added pressure, Garcia remains proud to represent his culture and believes his fight in Las Vegas will showcase his Mexican pride. The event, which will stream for free on Paramount+ and DAZN pay-per-view, features three preliminary fights before the main event. Garcia, a 28-year-old defending champion, has a 25-2 record with 20 knockouts, while Benn, a 29-year-old son of former world champion Nigel Benn, has a 25-1 record with 14 knockouts.
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