Chris Eubank Jr sends five-word message for Ryan Garcia to beat Conor Benn in Las Vegas Zuffa Boxing showdown tonight

Chris Eubank Jr has made his feelings clear ahead of Conor Benn’s huge showdown with Ryan Garcia. The former rivals have a long and bitter history, but Eubank Jr appears to be firmly backing Garcia in their latest chapter. Garcia and Benn are set to meet on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in a Zuffa Boxing bout. Eubank Jr has now sent a short but clear message to Garcia before the fight, showing his support for the American star.Eubank Jr posted a picture with Garcia on X ahead of the fight. The message is unlikely to surprise boxing fans given Eubank Jr’s history with Benn. Eubank Jr defeated Benn by unanimous decision in their first meeting in April 2025. Now, he will watch closely as Benn takes on Garcia in another major test.Chris Eubank Jr sends Ryan Garcia a message before Conor Benn fightConor Benn has now moved on to another major challenge. He will face Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas on September 12. The fight gives Benn the chance to make another statement on a major stage.Garcia, meanwhile, brings his own star power and an impressive record in professional boxing. The American has become one of the biggest names in the sport because of his speed, punching power and huge social media following.Eubank Jr’s backing adds another layer to the fight. His latest X post sends a simple message to Garcia, “Get the job done kid.”The post could add extra motivation for Garcia as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career.For Benn, the upcoming challenge is now straightforward. He must put aside the outside noise and focus on Garcia.A victory would give Benn a major boost after his loss to Eubank Jr. It would also strengthen his position in the sport and potentially set up more high-profile fights. Garcia, however, will have his own plans.The rivalry between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn has been one of boxing’s most talked-about stories in recent years.Their first planned fight was scheduled for October 2022. However, the bout was cancelled after Benn returned an adverse finding for clomifene. The fight was eventually revived and took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April 2025.Eubank Jr entered that contest as the more experienced fighter. Benn was unbeaten at the time and had built a reputation as a dangerous puncher. However, Eubank Jr gave a disciplined performance over 12 rounds.He won by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the fight 116-112 in his favour.The victory gave Eubank Jr bragging rights in the long-running rivalry between the two families. Their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, had famously fought twice during the 1990s.With Eubank Jr publicly backing Garcia, all eyes will now be on whether he can deliver against Benn inside the T-Mobile Arena.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.