Security steps in to stop Conor Benn confronting Ryan Garcia in a heated news conference in New York.

Security intervened to stop Conor Benn confronting Ryan Garcia in a heated news conference in New York. The date for Benn's fight with the WBC welterweight champion was confirmed last week, days after they clashed at the weigh-in for UFC 329. The pair shouted at each other throughout Saturday's media day, which erupted after Benn told Garcia he would "smack those glasses straight off your face". The American then yelled an expletive back at Benn, and the British fighter stepped out of his seat before being held back by security as he tried to get to Garcia. Benn is now promoted by Zuffa Boxing, which is backed by UFC chief Dana White and Saudi Arabian capital. "He throws his toys out of the pram on social media, throwing little tantrums," he added. "I'm not too concerned about this little influencer. He ain't a fighter. He can say whatever he wants, it ain't going to make a difference come 12 September." Benn then pointed to himself and said: "12-round war proven. I don't quit, I don't stay down on one knee," referring to Garcia's loss to Gervonta Davis in 2023.