Former Anthony Joshua coach makes Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are just days away from finally settling their rivalry, and the anticipation around their Las Vegas showdown is growing. Garcia will defend his WBC welterweight title against Benn at the T-Mobile Arena on September 12, with the bout landing on Mexican Independence Day weekend and arriving with plenty of noise attached. 

The build-up has had everything. Garcia remains one of the sport’s most talked-about names, a fighter capable of producing viral moments inside and outside the ring, while Benn arrives in America looking to turn the biggest night of his career into a world title coronation. 

For Benn, this is the chance to announce himself on the global stage and prove he belongs at the very top of the welterweight division. For Garcia, it is an opportunity to underline his status as champion and remind everyone why so many still view him as one of boxing’s most dangerous attractions. 

With two big personalities, two heavy-handed fighters, and a world title on the line, Garcia vs Benn has all the ingredients to become one of the most dramatic fights of the year. 

Plenty of people are having their say before fight night, but Robert Garcia, the former trainer of Anthony Joshua, has now delivered one of the strongest predictions yet, backing Ryan Garcia to make a statement when the first bell sounds. 

“I think [Ryan] is in great shape for this one, because he wants to defend [his title]. He wants to be the champion, the best in the welterweight division,” said Garcia when speaking to Fight Hub TV. 

“I see him training hard. For previous fights against Rolly [Romero], I don’t think he was focused. I think he should have a good performance. I think he should win by knockout. 

“But, look, if there’s one [moment] he’s not focused, or Conor Benn is able to take his punch and goes into the later rounds, then we could maybe see a chance. 

“I don’t see that. I hear from people in Southern California looking for sparring partners because he’s been hurting sparring partners and they need to find new guy. I don’t think it goes twelve rounds. I think Ryan wins by knockout.”