Ryan Garcia Says He Plans August Las Vegas Fight With Conor Benn
The bout remains unconfirmed due to unresolved details.
Overview
- Garcia, speaking on a KICK livestream Thursday, said he intends to face Conor Benn in Las Vegas in August.
- Promoters have not announced the matchup, and no signed contract has been disclosed.
- Garcia holds the WBC welterweight title after stopping Mario Barrios on February 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Benn beat Regis Prograis by decision on April 11 at a 150-pound catchweight in a bout tied to a reported one-fight, $15 million Zuffa Boxing deal.
- Key hurdles include WBC sanctioning and weight terms because Benn has not fought at the 147-pound limit since April 2022, along with possible friction between Zuffa and Garcia’s promoter, Golden Boy.