Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia both comfortably made the welterweight limit for their WBC title fight despite concerns at how they would fare on the scales.
Briton Benn, 29, weighed in at 10st 6lb (66kg) for Saturday’s bout – half a pound heavier than the champion.
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The official weigh-in took place behind closed doors at the UFC Apex on Friday, in front of about 50 members of the media, before a ceremonial event later in the day which will be open to the public.
Garcia has won 25 of his 28 professional contests, including 20 knockout victories, with two defeats and one no-contest. Benn has 25 wins – 14 by knockout – and one loss, and is…
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