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Garcia v Benn - welterweight world title fight predictions

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's WBC welterweight world title fight between Ryan Garcia and Briton Conor Benn.

Garcia v Benn - welterweight world title fight predictions

Tonight's highly anticipated Zuffa Boxing main event, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn, is set to take place in an exciting welterweight clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, USA. The highly sought-after bout will commence at 8:00 pm ET, with prelims starting at 5:00 pm ET. Main event ring walks are expected around 11:00 pm ET, which translates to 4:00 am on Sunday morning in the United Kingdom.

The match-up between Garcia and Benn is widely regarded as a wild card fight with many questions surrounding both fighters. Garcia boasts an impressive speed advantage and superior boxing skills, while Benn brings substantial heart and experience, fighting at welterweight for the first time in four years. The clash of styles and the unpredictability of each fighter ensure an enthralling contest.

Other notable fights on the main card include a cruiserweight bout between Jai Opetaia and Noel Mikaelian, where Opetaia is favored as the No. 1 cruiserweight contender. Following that, Mark Magsayo takes on Andres Cortes in a lightweight clash, while Da’Mazion Vanhouter faces Raphael Akpejiori in a heavyweight bout. The undercard also features several exciting matchups, including Jose Ramirez vs Alexis Rocha and Abel Gonzalez vs Raul Salomon in separate welterweight and super middleweight bouts, respectively.

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