'Bottling it' - Garcia no-show for first Benn face-off
Conor Benn said Ryan Garcia "bottled" their first face-off after the American failed to turn up to their meeting on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
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"I apologise for Ryan doing what Ryan does and bottling it. We turn up, we're here, ready for the face-off."
— Conor Benn , Athlete
"[Jai's] fighting this weekend."
— Dana White , Executive
Key People
Conor Benn is a British professional boxer known for his recent move to Zuffa Boxing and his victory over Chris Eubank Jr.
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Don King is a veteran boxing promoter known for his controversial dealings.
Undefeated boxer and two-time IBF cruiserweight world champion.
Nigel Benn is a former professional boxer and the father of Conor Benn.
Professional boxer mentioned in the context of Opetaia's legal action.
Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer known for his fast hands and social media following.
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Conor Benn said Ryan Garcia "bottled" their first face-off after the American failed to turn up to their meeting on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
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