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GARCIA'S GAMES: IS CONOR BENN JUST A PAWN IN KING RYAN'S FIGHT GAME?
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GARCIA'S GAMES: IS CONOR BENN JUST A PAWN IN KING RYAN'S FIGHT GAME?

April 27, 2026|about 2 hours ago| 2 min read|Source: British Boxers| 0 comments

Ryan Garcia's talk of a backup opponent for a potential Conor Benn fight has raised questions about his commitment. This move feels like a disrespect to Benn and the spirit of British boxing.

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Ryan Garcia, the 'King' himself, is playing a dangerous game across the pond, and it’s got British boxing fans raising an eyebrow. We’ve been hearing the whispers, the talk of a showdown with our own Conor Benn, a proper tear-up that could light up any arena. But now, Garcia’s gone and thrown a spanner in the works, openly naming Rolly Romero as a backup plan. What’s all that about, eh? It stinks of a lad who isn't fully committed to the challenge. Is Benn just a bargaining chip for Garcia, a name to keep the pot boiling while he angles for something else? It certainly feels that way. Our lads, from Benn Sr. to Nigel Benn, they never shied away from the toughest fights; they sought them out. This isn't the spirit of the sweet science we're used to. If Garcia wants to be taken seriously on these shores, he needs to commit. No more faffing about with 'backup plans'. Either you want the fight, or you don't. Conor Benn is a serious operator, a man on a mission to carve his own legacy. He deserves a challenger who is 100% focused on him, not someone with one eye on another dance partner. Let's see if Garcia has the cojones to step up and make this fight happen, or if it’s just more hot air from across the Atlantic. We’re waiting, Ryan. Don't keep us waiting too long.

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