Ready? Here we go. What's up, brother?
What's up, brother? Just on the ground. You got clowns out here asking me what my intentions are today.
Bro, I'm trying to train. I'm I'm locked in for this camp. Uh, we've been keeping it pretty with the same kind of pattern.
You know, we wake up [music] around 8 8:30 and then head to the, you know, strength and conditioning gym. [music] Keep that pace. Keep that pace.
30 seconds. Got a boy. Perfect.
Different started. No, I'm still going to go in there and try to smash his head in. Yeah, that's it.
Really? Brilliant chance. Really?
I love sparring. I love training. So when you love what you do, it's just easier.
Favorite bit about camp? Pushing your body to the limits, breaking [music] records, breaking PBs, the nitty-gritty, getting up the how hard it is. Ryan Garcia and Connor Ben are training intensely in their camps and the tension feels personal before a single punch is thrown.
Ryan wakes up and he runs like Forest Gum and he doesn't have to, but he does. Don't wake up, run at 5 in the morning when you're tired, go back, have a nap. It makes them sparring harder.
Smells of hard work and a lot of to allows me to push my body harder. And this is where the preparation starts to tell its own story. Ryan Garcia has clearly been putting serious focus into his defensive work, especially slipping punches, reacting faster, and making sure he does not become an easy target for Connor Ben's pressure.
Against a fighter like Ben, defense is not just about avoiding shots. It is about making him miss, making him reach, and making him pay for every mistake. We lift weights, we do, you know, conditioning drills, sprints, all that stuff.
Um then we take a minor, you know, 10-minute break and then we head to, you know, boxing. From there, Ryan's training clips show a fighter who is trying to sharpen every dangerous part of his game. He has been looking fast, focused, and sharp in sparring with the movement and timing looking more serious as the fight talks continue.
But of course, the punch everyone is watching is still that left hook. That is the shot that changed fights for Ryan before. And against Connor Ben, it could be the punch that completely changes the momentum.
Lock up top. Three. Lock up top.
Lock up top. Three. Two.
Again. What is this? [laughter] Ryan Garcia has also been seen putting in serious work on the heavy bag and the footage gives a clear look at the kind of rhythm he is trying to build.
Every punch looks like it is about speed, accuracy, and control, not just power. Against Ben, that matters because Ben is not the type of fighter who gives you much breathing room. Ryan has to stay balanced, keep his combination sharp, and make sure his shots are ready when Ben tries to close the distance.
Easy. The bag work shows that Ryan is not just training casually for attention. He looks locked in.
And the message is simple. If this fight happens, he is taking the threat seriously. But Ryan's preparation is not only about throwing punches.
is and looking sharp in the gym. As the Connor Ben fight talks continue, Ryan has also been focused on keeping his body right, eating clean, and staying disciplined outside the ring. That part matters because a fight like this is not only won through speed and power.
It is won through preparation, recovery, and making sure the body is ready to perform under pressure. And I don't know how long I forgot how easy it was without a sign of suit. Jamonte, I'm coming for you.
He's coming back. We're all prepped up. Remember, in cooking, it's all about the prep.
You want to time everything right. We're going to start searing the fish. Sauté our veggies, plate everything up, and make a beautiful dish for you guys.
All right, Rhino. Plate's ready for the cake, brother. Thank you.
Very welcome. Discipline is everything. Ryan's super disciplined.
One day he says, "Hey, you got to cut down on this, cut down on that. " It goes down to him and how he's going to cut his weight and how he's feeling. Food's damn good.
Carlos makes some good food. For a matchup like this, maintaining weight could be extremely important. Ryan needs to come in strong, but he cannot afford to lose the speed and sharp reactions that make him dangerous.
That means the diet has to be clean, the hydration has to be right, and there cannot be careless mistakes during camp. Ben is a pressure fighter, so Ryan cannot come in flat, drained, or slow. He needs his legs fresh, his timing sharp, and his body ready to react fast from the opening bell.
The gym clips show the work, but the discipline with food and weight could be just as important when fight night arrived. For dinner tonight, we got some little nice beef tenderloin, aka fillets, right? Got a little mashed potatoes.
We got our mushroom mix right here. We're going to sauté them with a little butter. We got our broccoli all blanched off, ready to fire everything.
You have all the elements that he needs to be a top athlete. I just monitor my eating, keep assessing myself every time I take a bite, see if it worked, if it was enough, if it wasn't enough, and then make adjustments. At the same time, Ryan has also been seen playing golf during camp, which shows that his preparation is not only about hard sparring and intense gym sessions.
For Ryan, golf can help with focus, patience, balance, and staying mentally relaxed during a stressful training period. A fight with Connor Ben would bring a lot of pressure, especially with the trash talk, the attention, and the expectations around it. So, staying calm outside the ring could be just as important as staying sharp inside the ring.
Ben brings aggression, but Ryan seems to be building his camp around control mentally and physically. Got it. Hi.
All right. The cameras just rushed it. Oh my gosh.
I topped it, dude. Nice work, Coach Kamoto. Oh, right into the right into the right into the gunk.
Looks like you're playing Ryan's fault. Bad hole. It's fine.
Cost Ryan money, but you know, today's going to be Yeah, today's been going good. Any similarities between boxing and golfing? No.
Not at all. Different different skills, huh? That's a good little 40 yard shot.
Yes. Yes. That's a shot.
Get out. My teammate needs me. I come through.
Ryan has also spoken about how much he learned from being around Canelo Alvarez, especially when it comes to ring IQ, control, and staying calm under pressure. These are not always lessons that come from someone sitting you down and explaining everything. Sometimes you learn just by being around greatness, watching habits, seeing how a champion carries himself, and understanding how he controls the rhythm of a fight.
Ryan believes he has picked up a lot from that experience. And against Ben, that kind of composure could matter a lot. If Ben comes forward with pressure, Ryan cannot get emotional.
He has to stay calm, control the pace, and make sure he is one step ahead in the exchanges. You have to have a good feel for the game, and I think I do, especially now. So, uh, I'll be probably taking in just those memories of watching somebody that's a superstar and a and knowing how to handle it and, uh, just knowing how he's so in control in the ring at all times.
And that's kind of what I pride myself. It's like, I'm I'm in control of this, you know, don't let them make make sure you neutralize everything they're trying to do. And then on the other side, we see Connor Ben training with the same intensity people expect from him.
While Ryan's camp shows balance, clean eating, technical work, and even golf to keep the mind relaxed, Ben looks like he is locked into pure fight mode. His training is built around pressure, power, and aggression, which is exactly the kind of style he would try to bring against Ryan Garcia. Every shot looks like it is being thrown with bad intentions.
That is what makes this matchup interesting. Ryan is preparing to stay sharp and catch openings, but Ben is preparing to make the fight rough, fast, and uncomfortable. pushing your body to the limits, breaking records, breaking PVs, the nitty-gritty, getting up the how hard it is.
I just love all that. [music] Chasing them 1%. Obviously, these two fights here with [clears throat] New Bank are fantasy fights for the British public, fights that haven't been done before in history, but ultimately my goals and aspirations and desires to win a World Tower 147.
And Ben is not only hitting pads and looking strong for the cameras, he is also getting rounds in through sparring, working on his timing, pressure, and inside fighting. That is important because against Ryan Garcia, Ben cannot afford to stand on the outside and let Ryan pick shots. He has to close the distance, stay aggressive, and make Ryan work every second.
His sparring seems built around that exact idea. Ben wants to make the fight uncomfortable, force exchanges, and stop Ryan from settling into his rhythm. While Ryan is preparing with speed, counters, and control, Ben is preparing to turn this into a physical battle from the first round.
Allows me to just, you know, fully focus and and be able to get up at 5 in the morning, do the runs without getting him. The whole point for me now is to make every session as hard as I possibly can. Yeah.
Got it done now though. I got to be fair. Oh yeah.
Ryan Garcia, however, is clearly deep into a highintensity training camp of his own. His sessions are pushing him toward fight ready condition with a mix of strength work, conditioning drills, technical boxing, and sharp punching routines. The focus is not only on power.
It is about speed, timing, reactions, and being able to stay sharp even when fatigue starts to build. In the gym, Ryan is drilling combinations again and again, making sure the punches stay crisp and accurate. He is also getting heavy sparring work to test himself under real pressure.
With Connor Ben ahead, this camp looks like it is all about discipline, consistency, and making sure Ryan enters the ring fully prepared. Ryan is also putting serious time into pad work and hand speed drills. And this is where you can really see the focus on timing and accuracy.
On the pads, he is working closely with his coaches to sharpen his rhythm, improve his reactions, and make his punches more explosive without losing control. His handsp speed work is built around fast reflexes, fluid combinations, and staying efficient in close exchanges. Against Connor Ben, that could be a major weapon.
Ben may try to bring pressure, but if Ryan's hands are faster and his timing is sharper, those openings could become very dangerous. Lock up top. Three.
Lock up top. Lock up top. 32.
Then the rumors around the fight became even louder when Showbiz the adult tweeted, "Yep, and Connor Ben versus Ryan Garcia in September. " I literally said it in my video. This tweet added even more fuel to the conversation around Ryan Garcia versus Connor Ben.
If the fight really happens in September, it would bring together two major sides of boxing with Ben linked to Zufa and Ryan still representing Golden Boy. The matchup already has heat because both fighters believe they can hurt the other. Both bring very different styles and fans are starting to treat it like a real possibility.
Ryan brings speed, timing, and that dangerous left hook. Ben brings pressure, aggression, and the kind of physical style that can make any fight chaotic. That mix is exactly why people are paying attention.
Eddie Hearn also gave his view on Ryan Garcia versus Connor Ben, saying, "I don't think it's a big fight in America, but it's a big fight in the UK. Ryan is a big star in America. Connor is not.
" Hearn's comments show how differently this fight is being viewed depending on the market. In America, Ryan Garcia is clearly the bigger name. He has the followers, the attention, the highlight moments, and the star power.
But in the UK, Connor Ben carries a much stronger identity. Fans know his story, his fighting style and of course the Ben family name. That is why Hearn believes this fight may not feel massive in America, but it could still be a huge event in Britain.
And with Ryan's speed and left hook going up against Ben's pressure and aggression, the fight still has enough drama to sell on both sides. Conor Ben. Ryan Garcia seems like it's going to be announced.
What do you make of that fight? Is there any sort of thing going on in the background with yourselves and Connor Ben? Yeah, there's still a lot of legal questions that need answering and we'll deal with that appropriately.
But, you know, in terms of that fight, I think it's a good fight. You know, I don't think it's a big fight in America. I think it's a big fight in the UK.
Obviously, Ryan's a big star in America. Conor's not. Ryan's a bigger star in the UK than Connor is in America, and Connor's a big star in the UK.
So, yeah, I don't think it's a fight that's going to do massive numbers, but I like the fight. He's exciting. I think at 147 Ryan's a big F.
I I don't think Connor should be fine at 147. I think, you know, I like him up at 160 or or up towards that that weight class, but I think I don't see a way he beats Ryan Garcia. Trainer Tony Sims also made a strong statement saying that if Connor Ben beats Ryan Garcia, it would go down as one of the biggest wins in British boxing history.
That statement shows just how big this opportunity could be for Ben. Ryan Garcia is a major name, especially in America, and beating him would instantly change the way people look at Conor Ben internationally. Ben has already built his reputation on pressure, power, and intensity.
But a win over Ryan would be different. It would prove that he can deal with a global star who has speed, danger, and knockout power. For Tony Sims, this is not just another fight.
This is the kind of fight that could define Ben's career and push him to a completely different level. Derek Chisora and Simon Jordan also discussed the possible clash between Connor Ben and Ryan Garcia and they focused on the expectations around it. Simon Jordan pointed out that Ben has made money and built his name but also suggested that he has been carefully matched throughout his career.
In his view, Ryan Garcia would represent a major step up in competition. That is where the question becomes serious. Is Ben ready for someone who has operated on a bigger stage with more speed, more reach, and more global attention?
Or would this be the fight where people finally see the gap between Ben and the very top level? That Connor has been wonderfully matched, marvelously matched, made enormous amounts of money, which no one begrudges people making money, but has been wonderfully matched to achieve that. Ryan Garcia, whatever we may or may not think about his performance against Hank Davis, is at a level that could possibly expose Connor Ben to what people think is that he's not at this level.
What's your view on that? Do you think he gets exposed in this fight, Connor? Listen, Connor is my pal, so I'm not going to sit here and try to uh mess up his name and that.
Um, this is a good fight for him. He's always wanted a big fight now. He's getting it on what's called what Mexico Independence Day.
Mickey Bay also gave his thoughts on the fight and he described Ryan Garcia as a bit of a wild card, especially when Ryan is at his best. Bay believes that if Ryan shows up in the right form, he could definitely beat Connor Ben. At the same time, he gave Ben credit for being tough, determined, and always ready to fight.
Ben brings heart, pressure, and intensity, and that makes him dangerous against anyone. But Bay also made it clear that Ben could run into trouble against someone like Garcia. The reason is simple.
Ryan has the speed, timing, and power to catch fighters when they are coming forward. And Ben's aggressive style could put him directly in the danger zone. When asked directly, Bay even admitted he could see a possible knockout win for Garcia, although he still called it a competitive and interesting fight.
He also added that this would be a major event with serious attention, especially with rumors of a global streaming platform like Netflix possibly being involved. Yeah, Ryan Ryan [music] um you know, Ryan just like a wild card, you know, he he definitely got you know, when he had his best, yeah, I definitely see him beating Connor. But like I said, I rather definitely fight one of when you said that, you know, you think that Ryan beats him.
What What do you see? Like why do you feel that way? I just think dude will probably run into something.
Yeah, I think he'd run into something. He, you know, he tough. He gonna bring it.
But Conor B is a good opponent for him or Deon because he going to bring it. He going to come to fight. He, you know, he got he, you know, he got some heart.
So he gonna come to fight. He ain't one of them dudes going to just let you get it the easy way. But I mean uh we definitely, you know, definitely destroy him like Yeah.
Yeah. So you you you're thinking that Ryan Garcia would knock out Ben? Yeah, I think it's a possibility.
Yeah. Is it a big is is it a big fight? Connor Ben and him I there's rumors saying that it could be on Netflix.
Regis Progray also shared his opinion and he did not sound too impressed by Connor Ben. He questioned Ben's overall level and suggested that Ben has not shown enough yet to prove he belongs with elite fighters. In Prograde View, Ben's name and reputation may be bigger than what he has actually proven in the ring.
That is a harsh take, but it adds another layer to the debate because if Ben fights Ryan Garcia, it would be his chance to silence those doubts completely. But if he loses badly, critics will say they were right all along. But um I came back to the corner like the sec the first or second round.
I said, "He not that good. " I said, "Man, he's not that good. He don't hit that hard either.
He don't He's not this monster everybody talking about. He doesn't He does hit hard. Don't get me wrong, but he was like I I said, "Bro, he's not that good.
He doesn't [music] hit that hard. you know, this guy is I I got it. I I feel like, man, I I got it.
I probably could have stepped up the pace, but at that time, bro, like I said, it was the first or second round, I was like, "Yeah, he he not that good, bro. " Oscar also pointed out that Ryan Garcia is now in a position where he is fighting for bigger opportunities and important belts, which shows how far he has come in his career. From Oscar's perspective, Ryan is operating at a level where every fight carries major stakes, and that kind of experience naturally builds confidence.
Because of that, Oscar believes Connor Ben would struggle badly if he stepped in with Ryan right now. He feels Ben may not have the experience or tools to handle someone who is already involved in higher level title conversations. In simple terms, Oscar is saying Ryan is dealing with bigger challenges in boxing and that makes him a very difficult opponent for Ben.
You have Connor Ben who to me is like, is that even possible? Well, absolutely it's possible, but you think about this like he's fighting for the Zufa belt. So, and Ryan Garcia's fighting for all the belts.
He's fighting for the WBC, WBA, IBF. Like Connor Benz with the Zufa belt, you know, the the the unicorn pink Zufa belt. So, who knows if if if we can make that fight.
