Ryan Garcia Announces Benn As Next Opponent

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 21: Ryan Garcia lands a punch on Mario Barrios during their WBC Welterweight Title Fight at T-Mobile Arena on February 21, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Garcia is rededicated to boxing and looking to stay active.

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A couple months ago, Garcia pummeled Mario Barrios to capture the WBC Welterweight title in a stunning performance (watch here). It was the performance many have been hoping for from the oft-troubled “King Ry,” and he earned world champion status as a result. There’s still a ton of major opportunity for the talented 27-year-old pugilist, who’s been trading barbs with Shakur Stevenson ever since beating up Barrios.

Despite that ongoing beef, Garcia is looking to go in another direction for his next bout. While streaming, Garcia announced his next fight, claiming that he’ll be fighting Conor Benn in Las Vegas, Nevada this coming August.

“It’s going to be in August,” Garcia answered of his next bout. “We’re gonna have it in Vegas. His name’s Conor Benn, from the UK … We’re gonna eat that up. Conor’s about to get blasted.”

Just a few days ago, Conor Benn made good on his controversial $15 million signing with Zuffa Boxing, defeating Regis Prograis via decision on Netflix. Most fans and fellow boxers were not impressed by the performance, but Benn still returns to free agency as a much richer man riding a nice win streak.

Of course, Ryan Garcia announcing the fight on a stream is not the same as an official signed contract. Garcia seemed confident, however, and it would be a very high-profile matchup between two of Welterweight’s top young stars. It’s an easy sell that makes plenty of sense, so stay tuned for official confirmation (or not) and further details in the days to come.

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