Welterweight Adrian Granados (21-8-3, 15 KOs) has vowed to “humble” Conor Benn (18-0, 12 KOs) when they collide for the WBA Continental title on DAZN Saturday in Brentwood, Essex, England.
Granados has by far the better resume, but he has yet to pull off a signature win against an elite fighter. He plans to show Benn that there are levels to this sport.
“I want to beat Conor Benn and get closer towards a world title shot of my own,” said Granados. “I’m not worried about whatever Conor Benn is saying. He’s saying he’s going to stop me. He’s saying he’s going to do this and do that. You know what? I don’t talk, I just show up, and that’s what I’m going to do.
“Confidence is good. That’s what we all have. I’m a confident fighter. I’m confident in my abilities. I just don’t talk the way he does. Some of the things he said about me, it’s like, ‘alright boy you’re going to find out now’. Don’t be talking all that mess because you’re going to get humbled real quick.
“I’m not anybody else you ever fought. He’s making it seem like he’s going to dismantle me, he’s going to destroy me. It’s like bro, you ain’t nobody. I didn’t even know who he was until recently. I’ve got respect for the Benn name. I respect him because he’s a Benn. It’s from his dad and what his dad has done.
“I’m going to have to stop him because I’m fighting England’s new golden boy in England. I’ve got to stop him. I know everyone was impressed with his fight with Samuel Vargas but he just kind of jumped on Sammy and Sammy wasn’t expecting all that. It was a great win for him, but I’m not Samuel Vargas.
“I kind of see myself as a loveable loser because I just can’t get a decision. I can’t get a win at the big stage. I give hell to whoever I fight. Have they looked at my losses and think I’m the right fight to take? My career could look so much different if the right decisions were made in my fights. I know that I’m going to show the heart that I’ve got and the balls that I’ve got.
“I’ve asked questions of much better fighters than Conor Benn and I’m not coming to the U.K. to make up the numbers. This is a big opportunity for me against a fighter I know they’re hyping to be the next big thing. They’ve made a mistake in picking me. This is a big moment for me and I’m taking it.”
Granados is a solid fighter and battle tested no doubt, but not elite level. Im still up in the air with Benn. He looked absolutely great in his last few fights. Unfortunately, they werent great fighters. This shLd be a solid test for Benn. I think Conor will pull it off, but i hope Granados makes him dig deep for the win.
Bruh…..When was the last time you stopped a fighter with a winning record?! Iman??? So you think you’re gonna stop this cat! Gotta give it to you though, Yes you always come to fight! Even with that wretched ChiTown style of yours!!
BoriMex: thats a true statement right there.
Ben in 2!
I would love to see Granados knock out Benn with 1 punch in the 3rd round. Benn heading to the canvas face 1st. That would be sweet.
I like Granados..work rate is solid..can take a punch but lacks real KO power…but yeah I wish like hell he knocks Benn out.