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Conor Benn

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This Week's Pulse

Ryan Garcia announced on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that he will face Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12, 2026.

While the fight is now official, the logistics of the weight class remain a significant point of contention among pundits. Stephen A. Smith expressed skepticism on First Take regarding the physical demands of the bout, noting, "with Conor Benn, he fights at 147, so I'm wondering, like you, you... I- if, if you're gonna fight him, where would you fight him at, number one?" Smith questioned the long-term strategy for Garcia, asking, "are you saying that from 140 to 147, you're willing to fluctuate and move back and forth?"

The focus now shifts to whether the September date provides enough time for a proper training camp given the weight disparity. If the fighters cannot agree on a catchweight, the bout risks becoming a tactical nightmare for Benn and his team as they finalize the contract terms ahead of their Nevada showdown.

Where it's discussed

Hour 2: Stephen A. Responds to Jaylen Brown

First Take

Stephen A. Smithneutralfrom “Conor Benn and Future Boxing Matchups”

The boxer who called out the guest and is a potential future opponent.

“... with Conor Benn, he fights at 147, so I'm wondering, like you, you... I- if, if you're gonna fight him, where would you fight him at, number one? And number two, are you saying that from 140 to 147, you're willing to fluctuate and move back and forth as op…”