SportBoxingConor BennConor Benn will take on Ryan Garcia in a highly-anticipated showdown for the latter's WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday night10:44, 07 Sep 2026Conor Benn has opened up on his 'brutal' and 'excruciating' weight cut for his world title fight with Ryan Garcia this weekend.‌The 29-year-old will make his return to the ring on Saturday night when he takes on Garcia for the latter's WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas. This weekend's showdown in Sin City will mark the first time in four years that Benn must make the 147lb weight limit.‌After two middleweight fights with Chris Eubank Jr last year, the 'Destroyer' has to boil himself down for his clash with Garcia to be made official. Benn, 29, has not fought since cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Regis Prograis back in April. Ahead of that bout, the Brit fought at a catchweight of 150lb.‌But now he is having to lose an extra 3lb - with the British star opening up about just how brutal the cut has been. "It's hard, it is brutal, but we are getting it done," Benn told Ring Magazine.FOLLOW OUR FIGHTING FB PAGE! Latest boxing and MMA news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page‌"I'm not going to be complaining and moaning. I know what I signed up for. You are not going to see me posting posts for sympathy in sweat suits or me crying."I'm getting paid handsomely. I'm fighting for a world title and headlining a mega fight in Las Vegas. What is there to moan about Listen, we know what we sign up for. Don't sign the contract and want sympathy. Yes, it's going to be hard; yes, it is taking a piece out of my soul and my spirit to get down in weight; yes, it is excruciating, but it's part of the job. It's hard; your body is screaming."Boxing fans were quick to weigh in and express their concerns after Benn posted a picture of his physique ahead of the mouthwatering showcase with Garcia. The 29-year-old showed off a few snaps from his training camp recently, but one picture has sparked concern, as it showed the Brit looking very lean.Article continues belowBut should he win on Saturday night, he has no plans to stick around at welterweight and could even jump up three weight classes in the future. “There’s no excuses – it’s just my last fight at 147[lbs] to dominate, get the belt and move on," Benn explained."Then [I’ll move up to] 168[lbs]. Yeah, I won't be doing 154[lbs]. No way... This was always going to be my last fight at 147[lbs]. It's for the WBC world title. I wanted a world title shot at the weight I started my career at. I sidetracked with the Eubank fight, but all roads have led back to this."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌BoxingConor Benn