Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut
Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.
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"It's been extremely difficult."
— Conor Benn , Athlete
"I'm healthy."
— Conor Benn , Athlete
"He's getting his ass whooping regardless."
— Ryan Garcia , Athlete
Key People
Four-time world boxing champion who commented on Fury's performance.
Chris Algieri is a former world champion boxer and analyst.
Conor Benn is a British professional boxer known for his recent move to Zuffa Boxing and his victory over Chris Eubank Jr.
Nigel Benn is a former professional boxer and the father of Conor Benn.
Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer known for his fast hands and social media following.
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Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.
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