JIMMY SAINS admits he is more buzzing to watch gym-mate Conor Benn fight Ryan Garcia than he is for his own Commonwealth title bout.

Sains challenges for the vacant 160lb title against 15-1 Tom Cowling on Saturday at the Copper Box Arena.

3rd Fanatics Fest NYC - Day 3, New York, USA - 18 Jul 2026Ryan Garcia facing off with Conor Benn ahead of their world title fight Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK Two boxers smiling and posing in a gym.Benn with former sparring partner Jimmy Sains Credit: @jimmysains

And just three weeks later, former sparring partner and stable-mate Benn, 29, challenges Garcia, 28,

Sains, 25, told iFL TV : “Very big fight. I’m looking forward to that. I’m going to go myself too.

“I’m more excited about that one my own fight really! But yeah, should be a really good night. T-Mobile Arena. I’m looking forward to that.

“Hopefully Conor Benn does a job, WBC world title. I mean it’s what dreams are made of.

“I mean, the biggest name he could have got and for the WBC world title. So, you can’t really ask for more.

“I think he’s getting paid very well as well. So, it’s a win-win all around.”

comes into the fight after , 36, losing in April 2025 before winning the November rematch.

Meanwhile won the title against Mario Barrios, 31, in February.

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Sains added: “I believe (Benn’s) got the power and he’s very, very skilful, Ryan Garcia. He’s top, elite, world class.

“So, we’ll see what level Conor Benn’s at. I believe he can beat him. But obviously we’ll see on the depends what Ryan Garcia turns up.

“But also Conor Benn’s got to turn up as well to get the win and I believe he can do so.

“Make sure I get the job done and then fly out to the US and watch Conor Benn get the job done. So, will be a good couple weeks for the gym.”