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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.