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Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut

Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut
BBC Sport Wednesday 09 September 2026, 20:23 UTC 1 min read
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Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.

Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.
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