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Why beating a weight drained Conor Benn, a boxer from the UK no one knew in the US, does not make Ryan Garcia the new face of boxing in America
Beating a weight-drained opponent does not make Ryan Garcia the face of boxing. Nobody outside of the UK and Europe really heard of Conor Benn, that is the truth of it. A capable fighter and good toughness but not on the boxing ability level of Ryan Garcia, at the end of the day. Gulfs in […] The post Why beating a weight drained Conor Benn, a boxer from the UK no one knew in the US, does not make Ryan Garcia the new face of boxing in America appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Canelo goes to Usyk gym in a surprising move to train before Christian Mbilli fight
Canelo Alvarez is training at Oleksandr Usyk’s gym before facing Christian Mbilli. The move is about adaptation, not alliance. At least, that is a lense in that is appears at the moment, at least. Strange though, Usyk on the decline, associating in any regard alongside non successful people is never advisable. Poor move from Canelo, […] The post Canelo goes to Usyk gym in a surprising move to train before Christian Mbilli fight appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
David Benavidez planning to fight at cruiser a smart move, Usyk wants no part of him
David Benavidez staying at cruiserweight is a smart career decision. Oleksandr Usyk has avoided the fight for good reason. Usyk looked shocking against kickboxing champion Rico this year and had been lucky to pull out the late stoppage victory out of the bag. He is fat as a house at the moment also and is […] The post David Benavidez planning to fight at cruiser a smart move, Usyk wants no part of him appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
The technical improvements Ryan Garcia displayed in Conor Benn victory
Ryan Garcia showed real technical growth in his win over Conor Benn. The dust has settled on the bout at this point. Some reflections on the technical areas of the sport that Garcia displayed incremental improvements on from the limited rounds available and things that he did good; Ryan Garcia has punch ability in both […] The post The technical improvements Ryan Garcia displayed in Conor Benn victory appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Why a Islam Makhachev vs Conor McGregor boxing match is not happening, McGregor is cooked at the highest level of combat sports
An Islam Makhachev vs Conor McGregor boxing match will not happen. McGregor is finished at the elite level and the sport has moved on. Conor McGregor got another injury recently in a MMA and UFC fight, he cannot hack the pace or nature of the highest level of professional combat sports anymore. Clearly. Neither can […] The post Why a Islam Makhachev vs Conor McGregor boxing match is not happening, McGregor is cooked at the highest level of combat sports appeared first on Boxing News and View...
Why Keith Thurman might be right about Shakur Stevenson needing to move up in weight
Keith Thurman says Shakur Stevenson should move up in weight. The logic behind his argument is sound. Stevenson looked impressive sure against Teofimo Lopez but that had been papering over the fact Lopez had been in big decline. Not that impressive a victory considering Teofimo Lopez is on the slide the last some number of […] The post Why Keith Thurman might be right about Shakur Stevenson needing to move up in weight appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo time of fight in major cities around the planet
It is back to America on this Saturday coming in the latest installment of professional boxing big time cards. Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz is in action on the main event in California this Saturday at 140 pounds. Jesus Alejandro Ramos the co-headline at 148 pounds. Here is the Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Brave time of fight […] The post Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo time of fight in major cities around the planet appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
De La Hoya Frozen Out of Garcia-Benn — He’s Done at Boxing’s Highest Level
De La Hoya was absent from Garcia vs Benn despite co-promoting it, his exclusion proves he’s no longer a major player in elite boxing promotion. He simply never turned up on fight night in the end to Garcia vs Benn either. Some notes on this after the dust has settled on Saturday at this point; […] The post De La Hoya Frozen Out of Garcia-Benn — He’s Done at Boxing’s Highest Level appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Ryan Garcia proves an old saying true in boxing against Conor Benn
Conor Benn entered fight night over 180 pounds, but it didn’t matter. This analysis breaks down why ability, not weight, decides fights in boxing. Firstly, Benn did not get his game plan right either. Too much aggression, not enough brains behind him being caught flat footed easily enough at times. Garcia too much ability for […] The post Ryan Garcia proves an old saying true in boxing against Conor Benn appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Ryan Garcia Teofimo Lopez fight pales in comparison to the Ryan Garcia Devin Haney rematch or the Garcia Tank rematch
Ryan Garcia vs. Teofimo Lopez is a solid unification fight, but it lacks the bad blood, PPV history, and redemption storylines that make a Devin Haney rematch or a Gervonta “Tank” Davis rematch far bigger events. The demption ark is at play maybe for all three boxers in a sense, though Garcia and Haney have […] The post Ryan Garcia Teofimo Lopez fight pales in comparison to the Ryan Garcia Devin Haney rematch or the Garcia Tank rematch appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
T-Mobile Arena’s Wildest Night: The Moments That Defined Garcia-Benn
From the “El Rey” ringwalk to the two-round demolition and the post-fight callout chaos, here are the moments that made Garcia-Benn an unforgettable night in Las Vegas. First off, there had been more than a couple, to say the least. An entertaining night of boxing and then some, here are some of the moments in […] The post T-Mobile Arena’s Wildest Night: The Moments That Defined Garcia-Benn appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Ryan Garcia, can he find his best form ever after Conor Benn victory
Ryan Garcia looked spectacular against Conor Benn, but can the 28-year-old champion finally unlock his full potential? Some might argue that the second round knockout of Conor Benn had been Ryan Garcia’s maximum potential in the sport on Saturday night. Then again, it proved little as the fight only lasted a couple of rounds. Some […] The post Ryan Garcia, can he find his best form ever after Conor Benn victory appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Garcia Walks the Talk against Conor Benn, something not many do in boxing
Ryan Garcia didn’t just beat Conor Benn — he delivered exactly what he promised. In a sport full of empty trash talk, here’s why his walk-the-talk performance matters. Ahead of the fight Ryan Garcia called Conor Benn called him Conor Bum. After the bout, he said he thought Benn needed more experience at the highest […] The post Garcia Walks the Talk against Conor Benn, something not many do in boxing appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Ryan Garcia one of the biggest boxing stars in US after Benn knockout but it could have been so much more in a Haney rematch
Ryan Garcia is now a bona fide American boxing star. But his refusal to rematch Devin Haney over an unresolved drug test feud may be costing him the biggest fight available. Haney rematch does at least five, maybe more, times the numbers that Conor Benn fight did last night in the US and around the […] The post Ryan Garcia one of the biggest boxing stars in US after Benn knockout but it could have been so much more in a Haney rematch appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Injury-Free and Dangerous: Could Ryan Garcia look at a Gervonta Davis rematch
Ryan Garcia’s right hand finally looks healthy. With Gervonta Davis returning and looking for opponents, could a rematch of their 2023 grudge fight be back on the table? Gervonta Davis is all talk though, he talks the talk and then does not sign fights to get in there. Even though big fights are available to […] The post Injury-Free and Dangerous: Could Ryan Garcia look at a Gervonta Davis rematch appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Ryan Garcia moves into the pound for pound boxing rankings for the moment
Ryan Garcia’s brutal KO of Conor Benn has pushed him into the pound-for-pound conversation. Here’s why he belongs — and why his ranking is fragile. First off, he deserves to be back in the top ten after that knockout of Conor Benn on Saturday. Sure, it proved little, in that nothing had been learned on […] The post Ryan Garcia moves into the pound for pound boxing rankings for the moment appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
The Trap Behind the Jab: How Garcia Baited Benn Into Range With a False Lead
Ryan Garcia didn’t just knock out Conor Benn with a right hand — he set it up with a deceptive left jab that baited Benn into the perfect counterpunching range. It’s the setting the traps for your opponent that they do not see coming that often hurt them the most. The ones they don’t see […] The post The Trap Behind the Jab: How Garcia Baited Benn Into Range With a False Lead appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Benn’s Cutting Off The Ring Never Materialized: Why Garcia’s Orthodox Stance Created Angles Benn Never Solved
Conor Benn’s aggressive pressure style created angles Ryan Garcia exploited all night. Conor Benn needed to cut the ring off against Ryan Garcia but he never came close to. A fatal thing in the end for Conor Benn in his second round knockout defeat. Some notes on this and more technical boxing notes on the […] The post Benn’s Cutting Off The Ring Never Materialized: Why Garcia’s Orthodox Stance Created Angles Benn Never Solved appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
The Step-Back Right Hand: How Garcia Used Lateral Reset to Land the Fight-Ending Punch Vs Benn
Ryan Garcia’s fight-ending right hand against Conor Benn was no accident. The step-back reset and lateral footwork made it a near-perfect counterpunch. That big right hand did the main ending of the fight on Saturday night, Conor Benn never could come back from it. Garcia literally just take a step back, planted his feet perfectly, […] The post The Step-Back Right Hand: How Garcia Used Lateral Reset to Land the Fight-Ending Punch Vs Benn appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Pivot and Plant: How Garcia’s Footwork Created the Angle for the Knockdown Punch vs Benn
Ryan Garcia’s knockout of Conor Benn started with his feet. The pivot-and-plant technique created the angle for the right hand that ended the fight. The foot movement of Garcia had been excellent, he displayed great calmness in there on the night. Just taking a small step back here and there, to keep the range at […] The post Pivot and Plant: How Garcia’s Footwork Created the Angle for the Knockdown Punch vs Benn appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
The Counter-Timing Window: Why Benn’s Aggression Played Directly Into Garcia’s Best Weapon
Conor Benn’s aggression was supposed to be his advantage. Instead, it fed directly into Ryan Garcia’s counterpunching instincts and ended the fight in two rounds. This is exactly the fight that Garcia surely intended for, to use the anger against Benn against him. It proved correct and Benn stepped onto too many big shots in […] The post The Counter-Timing Window: Why Benn’s Aggression Played Directly Into Garcia’s Best Weapon appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Distance Control Clinic: How Garcia Managed Range to Neutralize Benn’s Speed
Ryan Garcia’s distance management was the silent key to his win over Conor Benn. He kept the fight at the range he had interest in keeping the fight at the end of the day, not the range anyone else had interest in. Boxing on the outside proved excellent for Garcia for the most part but […] The post Distance Control Clinic: How Garcia Managed Range to Neutralize Benn’s Speed appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
Conor Benn reaction to Ryan Garcia defeat stuns and surprises many
Conor Benn stunned fans with a classy 11-word response to Ryan Garcia after his brutal two-round knockout loss — no excuses, just respect. After the fight a short time ago he simply said it had not been his night and even said Ryan Garcia had proved a great champion. Considering the level of animosity going […] The post Conor Benn reaction to Ryan Garcia defeat stuns and surprises many appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
The Ghost That Won’t Die: Why Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney Is Still Boxing’s Biggest Fight After the Benn Knockout
Ryan Garcia destroyed Conor Benn in two rounds. But the one fight that still haunts him—and the entire welterweight division—is Devin Haney. Haney expressed his surprise earlier at the fast nature of Garcia getting Conor Benn out of there in the second round tonight in live boxing in Las Vegas. The fight though that everyone […] The post The Ghost That Won’t Die: Why Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney Is Still Boxing’s Biggest Fight After the Benn Knockout appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
32 Pounds in 12 Hours: The Science Behind Why Conor Benn Had No Power Against Ryan Garcia
Conor Benn put on a shed load of pounds tonight by the first bell before the Ryan Garcia fight but it had not proved to his benefit. He got cleaned out inside of the second round and did not land anything significant on 147 pounds champion Garcia. After Garcia said he did not feel the […] The post 32 Pounds in 12 Hours: The Science Behind Why Conor Benn Had No Power Against Ryan Garcia appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
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