Ryan Garcia takes shot at Conor Benn in Emily Austin interview

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WBC Welterweight Champion Ryan Garcia has never been shy about giving his opinion on fellow fighters. This became as clear as ever when he sat down with sports broadcaster Emily Austin and offered a blunt assessment of rival Conor Benn.

During an episode of The Emily Austin Show, Garcia was asked about Benn and quickly made his view known.

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“He fights like an amateur,” Garcia told Austin.

The comment takes on added significance with the two boxers set to collide Sept. 12 in Las Vegas. Garcia has been describing the bout as one that he wants, and this typo of comment definitely gives boxing fans a look into his opinion of Benn before the match occurs.

Garcia, 28, is one of the biggest names in the sport at this point has has earned a reputation for having an outspoken personality. He also has a long history with Austin, who has interviewed him several times during her work covering boxing.

Their interaction dates back to Garcia's 2024 fight with Devin Haney, when Austin was working with DAZN. That familiarity has helped create a more relaxed setting for their conversations, including the comment about Benn.

Austin, 25, has continued to expand her role in boxing media since that interview. She has worked with DAZN and has covered major fights while building her own audience through social media and The Emily Austin Show. Her Instagram account has nearly 3 million followers and she recently joined Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions broadcast team for its championship boxing event streamed live on TikTok.

The Garcia interview also shows why Austin's long form show can offer something different from a typical fight week interview. Garcia had room to discuss Benn at length and explain why he believes the matchup favors him.

Benn, 29, looks to be a serious opponent for Garcia. The two fighters are now preparing to settle their differences in the ring. The comments by Garcia add another layer to the hype when the two finally meet.

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