It's a challenge Benn (25-1, 14 KOs) has readily welcomed and long been calling for, dating back to his steady welterweight rise. Despite a two-fight series with Chris Eubank up at middleweight, Benn has always maintained a desire to emulate Hall of Fame father Nigel's success by winning the coveted WBC championship in his career.

Six years ago, former IBF 147-pound titleholder Kell Brook spoke of his desire to watch the Essex puncher eventually develop into a world champion like his dad, representing Britain as a proud flagbearer across the globe.

In little more than seven weeks time, the 29-year-old heads back to U.S. shores with the toughest test of his decade-long career awaiting him in WBC beltholder Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.

The pair were engaged in a heated inaugural media day last weekend and now, their press tour continued with an appearance on the latest Mr. Verzace Podcast episode as the countdown continues to fight night.

Garcia is naturally bullish that he'll deliver another dazzling display, having floored and outpointed Mario Barrios to win the strap in February.

There was an undeniable air of constant tension between them in the room, Garcia unimpressed with Benn avenging his defeat by Eubank in their rematch while Benn criticized Garcia losing against Rolando 'Rolly' Romero last May. Besides hurling insults at one another, there were some interesting tidbits to take away too.

Alongside The Ring's Rick Reeno, they discussed several topics including: