Regis Prograis predicts Conor Benn will defeat Ryan Garcia in a potential welterweight showdown. Following Benn’s recent middleweight bouts against Chris Eubank Jr, the British star now targets stateside glory at 147 pounds. Prograis believes Benn’s sheer aggression secures the win.
The American former champion knows both men well. Prograis insists the clash comes down to sharp boxing skills versus raw brawling. “That is a great fight. I think that Ryan is a better boxer all round, but Conor is a better fighter. If he box him, like he did with Barrios, I think that Ryan will beat him easily. But, if they get into a dog fight, I would go more towards Conor’s way because Conor is a fighter.” Benn plans to drop back down to welterweight to chase world titles. Garcia brings blistering hand speed and ring smarts, but Benn thrives in pure chaos. Prograis sums up his verdict bluntly: “He's a better fighter”.
Benn packs explosive power, but critics often question his ring IQ and wild swings. Prograis highlights this massive flaw. “Conor is not polished, Conor is a fighter. Conor hits very hard, but you see it. Maybe Conor does see this and tries to hide his punches a little bit. When you strong, you want to have sneaky power, Conor has a lot of power but you see it all coming, you can see everything coming.”
Despite spotting Benn’s predictable looping shots, Prograis still leans towards the Londoner to survive the early rounds and drag Garcia into the trenches. “I think that he could beat Ryan. For me, I would go for Conor Benn if they fought.” A clash between the two explosive stars guarantees massive pay-per-view numbers on both sides of the Atlantic. Garcia wants a statement victory to prove he rules the 147-pound division. Benn needs a marquee American name on his record to legitimize his title ambitions. “Based on the facts”, this fight delivers guaranteed fireworks. The winner steps right into the mandatory challenger spot for a WBC world title, leaving the loser scrambling to rebuild their shattered reputation.
