The welterweight division is preparing for one of the most talked-about commitments of this summer, scheduled to take place next Saturday, September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On this occasion, the world champion of the World Boxing Council, Ryan García, will make the first defense of his belt against the British challenger Conor Benn.

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Given the proximity of the event, the former undisputed monarch of the category, Terence Crawford, shared his thoughts on the possible tactical development of the fight.

The physical factor and power at 147 pounds

The opinions of specialists are divided due to the recent records of both contenders in the official weighing ceremonies. During a detailed conversation with the contact sports news portal Uncrowned Combat, Terence Crawford argued that the European challenger has physical advantages that could tip the balance in his favor in the ring, despite his opponent's previous track record.

"I think it's a good fight. Of course Ryan has the experience, but I think Conor has the size and power. I think it will be an interesting fight for the future," declared Terence Crawford when evaluating the variants that will be presented in the main event in Las Vegas. In the same space, the Nebraska boxer did not hesitate to give a direct prediction about the outcome of the fight: "I'm opting for Conor, I think he's going to surprise him."

The background and inactivity in the division

The recent career of both athletes presents nuances that analysts are carefully evaluating ahead of September 12. The current holder of the crown of the green and gold entity obtained the title last February after beating the American Mario Barrios via cards, achieving the coronation after having registered defeats in his previous starting opportunities against Devin Haney and Rolando Romero.

For his part, the British boxer has not recorded official weigh-ins within the regulatory limit of 147 pounds since April 2022. Benn's last presentation occurred at the beginning of this year at a catchweight of 150 pounds, where he beat Regis Prograis by decision of the judges in a fight that left questions about his ability to physically adapt to return to the welterweight category. Despite these regulatory doubts, Terence Crawford's position remains firm in supporting the assimilation capabilities of the European challenger against the attacking style of the defending champion.

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