Conor Benn Warns Ryan Garcia After Regis Prograis Calls Him Boxing’s Hardest Puncher
Conor Benn has issued a warning to Ryan Garcia, claiming the American will soon discover the full extent of his punching power. This statement follows a notable bout where Benn secured a points victory over Regis Prograis at a 150lb catchweight on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s recent fight against Arslanben Makhmudov. After the match, Prograis, aged 37, acknowledged his injuries but praised Benn's prowess in the ring. He stated, “Conor Benn’s got some f*ing power. Matter of fact, Conor Benn is the hardest puncher I have fought in my whole career.” Prograis emphasized that Benn's ability to deliver a powerful punch is undeniable, especially when both fighters wore 10oz gloves during the bout. In response, Benn shared Prograis' comments on X, teasing Garcia with the message, “You’ll find out soon enough @RyanGarcia.” Garcia has been vocal on social media, referring to Benn as “CONNOR BUMM” and challenging him to a fight, stating, “I’m down GARCIA VS BENN Let’s do it!!!!!!” He confidently predicted that his corner or the referee would stop the fight in the 6-7 round. Other boxers have chimed in as well, with Josh Taylor labeling Benn as “absolutely rank rotten,” while Shakur Stevenson expressed disappointment if Benn lasted the full 12 rounds. Devin Haney cautioned Benn to “stay away.” Benn has previously been linked to several high-profile fighters, including Haney and Garcia, as he aims to establish his place among the elite in boxing.
Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-04-16