Simon Jordan, a talkSPORT analyst, suggests that Conor Benn may already have an excuse ready should his attempt to make 147 lb for the 12 September bout with Ryan Garcia not go as planned. He expressed doubts about Benn’s decision to return to welterweight after many years, noting that Benn has previously fought at higher weight classes — including a catch‑weight grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr — and now must cut weight to face Garcia.
The Motivation Behind Conor Benn’s weight‑down bet on Ryan Garcia
Jordan argues that Benn is positioning himself with a fallback. If he makes the weight, rehydrates, and enters the ring as the larger fighter, he could enjoy a size advantage and a substantial payday. Conversely, if he struggles to make the weight or is weakened by the cut and loses, he can attribute the defeat to the weight rather than to Garcia. In Jordan’s view, a victory over Garcia would present Benn with a far larger financial incentive than the domestic or 154‑pound match‑ups that lie ahead in his career.
“Does he have a built‑in excuse?” Jordan asked. “If he drops to 147 lb and Ryan Garcia defeats him, he can claim, ‘I was drained at that weight. I thought I could make it, but I couldn’t.’”
If the weight cut leaves Benn depleted and Garcia emerges victorious, Benn could quickly move back up in weight, which Jordan believes provides a pre‑written justification for any loss. For a detailed breakdown of how the Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia matchup will unfold, including Jordan’s full commentary, see the report by Boxing News 24.