Garcia posts X-rated message towards Benn.
Earlier today, the long-rumoured fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn was announced officially, meaning that boxing fans will finally see the collision of two of the most famous and divisive characters in the sport.
Of course, both men are notorious for very similar reasons, having failed drug tests that turned many against them. However, another thing they have in common is that they both managed to return in high-profile affairs and win over a portion of the public once again.
So, ultimately, this is a battle between two very similar fighters. And not only are they similar, but they have arguably the two most passionate sports fans amongst their respective load of supporters.
Garcia, of course, being a Mexican-American, counts both Americans and Mexicans as part of his following. Benn, meanwhile, represents England and the United Kingdom as a whole.
When fighters from these two nations step in the ring together, the support is especially vocal, which makes for the most memorable events in all of the sport.
In fact, it was their respective heritages that that the two men argued over when they engaged in an online argument a couple of weeks ago, something which was fuelled by the England vs. Mexico FIFA World Cup game.
With Garcia having voiced his support for Mexico, Benn sent him a video message where he stated in Spanish that Garcia is not Mexican.
Naturally, this got many talking. Following England’s win against Mexico, it is likely that Garcia will be seeing his fight against Benn as a chance to avenge that defeat.
And regarding the message Benn sent him, Garcia originally posted an X-rated statement on his Instagram (now edited) for his announcement of the fight, starting it with, “I’mma show him how Mexican my balls taste.”
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