Kell Brook has given his prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn.
Garcia defends his WBC welterweight world title against Benn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 12.
Brook previously reigned as IBF welterweight world champion and admits he’s siding with the American to retain his belt.
“It’s an exciting fight, I can’t wait for it,” the 40-year-old told talkSPORT.
“I’m favouring Garcia.
“I don’t think Conor’s at that level.
“With Garcia’s pedigree, he’s been in with some massive names, he’s come through them.
“He’s got that massive left hook.
“He’s got that massive snapping power and I think he’ll be a little bit too much for Conor Benn.”
‘King Ry’ secured the strap in February, dropping Mario Barrios on route to a dominant points victory.
Benn will fight at 147 pounds for the first time in over four years, with his last bout contested at a 150 pound catchweight against Regis Prograis.
‘The Destroyer’ overcame the American by unanimous decision and looks to secure a maiden world title.
Brook announced his comeback to boxing last week, following over four years in retirement.
‘The Special One’ who called time on his decorated career after stopping long-time rival Amir Khan in 2022, revealed he will be back in the ring before the end of the year and teased a potential clash with Chris Eubank Jr.
“There’s some massive news about to drop,” he said.
“I’m coming back.
‘There’s going to be a massive fight coming your way.
“It’s about done.
“It’ll happen this year.
“It could be [against Eubank Jr].
“Who knows?
“But I’m telling you now, it’ll be announced soon.”
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Benn arrived into the USA last week and the 29-year-old is concluding his camp at the Churchill Boxing Gym in Santa Monica.
Garcia is training around an hour outside of Los Angeles at Craft Boxing Gym in Calabasas.
