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20th April 2019, O2 Arena, London, England; Matchroom Boxing, Dave Allen and Derek Chisora; Undercard fight as Conor Benn after his victory against Josef Zahradnik PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxSWExNORxDENxFINxONLY ActionPlus12126203 ShaunxBrooks
Ryan Garcia got handed his first-ever defeat against Gervonta Davis on April 22nd in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old is still a top prospect in the division and needless to say, a superstar of the sport. He may have lost the highly anticipated bout but he is a desired fight for many competitors in the game, including the former welterweight champion, Conor Benn.
Benn has been in controversy lately. He tested positive for Clomifene in his VADA drug test last year. Since then, the boxer has not made his comeback in the ring. Though, recently while responding to a question on Instagram, Benn revealed what would happen if he squared off against Garcia. His answer did not sit well with many fans around the world who cut no corners in calling out the boxer.
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What did Conor Benn say about his potential fight against Ryan Garcia?
“KingRy” has been a lightweight boxer for the longest time but made it clear after his bout with Davis that he is looking to move up to welterweight. Benn is an outspoken boxer and does not shy away from speaking his mind.

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Boxing – Conor Benn v Chris Algieri – WBA Continental Welterweight Title – Echo Arena, Liverpool, Britain – December 11, 2021 Conor Benn celebrates with the belt after his win against Chris Algieri Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
On Instagram, the boxer was asked about a potential matchup between him and Garcia. To which he responded by stating, “would get slept”; inferring that Benn would finish the 24-year-old.
@MichaelBensonn took to Twitter and reported, “Conor Benn saying he would KO Ryan Garcia on Instagram today…”Conor Benn saying he would KO Ryan Garcia on Instagram today… pic.twitter.com/QvL1CoKsWp
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 29, 2023
Though, the fans could not help themselves but slam the former champion for his response. Here are a few interesting fan reactions:
One fan named
@Vin confessed that inspite of not being a fan of Garcia, he does not foresee Benn beating Garcia. He stated, “I’m not a Garcia fan but y’all need to chill bro he would smoke that Benn fraud”I’m not a Garcia fan but y’all need to chill bro he would smoke that Benn fraud
— 𝐕𝔦𝔫 🇳🇱 (@vinrmfc) April 29, 2023
On the contrary, one fan
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Under strict drug testing, Conor Benn will scrape a boring decision in his next fight against a B tier opponent. Book it.
— Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) April 29, 2023
Though, one fan had a message for Benn. He stated, “Conor Benn needs to focus on his pregnancy and leave the fighting to the men.”
Conor Benn needs to focus on his pregnancy and leave the fighting to the men.
— Carl Froch (Parody) (@OnionRingsFroch) April 29, 2023
On similar lines, one fan stated, “Drugs cheat and a clout chaser”
Drugs cheat and a clout chaser
— 乃丨Ꮆ 乃卂几Ꮆ 乙卄卂几Ꮆ (@z388z) April 29, 2023
Lastly, one fan named @Jeff Oakley stated, “Roided up welterweight calling out someone two divisions below shock horror”
Roided up welterweight calling out someone two divisions below shock horror
— Jeff Oakley (@jeff_oakley1990) April 29, 2023
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