By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The British boxer Conor Benn confirmed that his best sporting objective is to face Ryan Garcia in the coming months. The fight will be played with the welterweight championship of the World Boxing Council at stake, a belt that is in the possession of the American.
Administrative negotiations have advanced between both work teams in recent weeks.
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The English fighter hopes that Ryan Garcia stamp your final signature on the contract to be able to make the announcement officially before the boxing community.
The symbolic value of the welterweight championship
During a question and answer session organized by the promotion company Zuffa Boxing in the United Kingdom, Benn detailed the non-public significance of this duel. “I have made it clear that I want to fight for the WBC world title, it is the belt that my father won and it would be a dream for me to get it”declared the European boxer before the audience.
The official challenger of the category questioned his opponent’s stance and the delay in closing the ethical deal.
In this regard, Benn argued that Ryan Garcia He usually issues many public statements, which is why he urged his counterpart to speed up the signing process in the coming weeks.
Tactical preparation and forecast of the English corner
The undefeated athlete views this challenge as the definitive step to consolidate his career in paid boxing. In the same press conference with Zuffa Boxing, Benn explained that he will seek a categorical victory that puts an end to analysts’ doubts about his physical capabilities.
“I have a lot to prove in this fight, not only to others, but also to myself, ten years ago I was a boy who was just starting out in this sport and now I am in a position where I can consolidate my own legacy,” The Englishman pointed out, also detailing that his attack concept will consist of aggressive pressure to define the fight in the first four rounds.
Advances on the Las Vegas agenda
For its part, Ryan Garcia fueled expectations about this confrontation during an appearance on an American television show. The champion of the green and gold organization slipped the possibility that the event will be tentatively scheduled for September 12 in Las Vegas.
Benn is currently ranked first in the WBC world rankings after defeating Regis Prograis by unanimous decision last April.
A confrontation against Ryan Garcia It will represent the option of emulating the achievements of his father, Nigel Benn, who held championships from the same regulatory entity during the 1990s.
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