Conor Benn has named the perfect opponent for his next fight, and Dana White is right down to make it occur.
Earlier this yr, the 25-1 British fighter shocked the world when he left his long-time promoter, Eddie Hearn, to take a one-fight $15 million take care of Zuffa Boxing.
Conor Benn beat Regis Prograis on Tyson Fury‘s comeback card last weekend. Six days later, the 29-year-old has inked a multi-fight extension with Dana White‘s boxing outlet.
Who should Conor Benn fight next?
Conor Benn wants Ryan Garcia next
Conor Benn was initially hesitant to call who he wants next during an interview on Friday.
“Whoever wants it may well get it,” he told veteran sports reporter Stephen A. Smith.
“Ryan Garcia can get it next,” Benn added when pushed to select someone.
Smith went on to ask Dana White if the WBC welterweight champion is the opponent he wants next for Benn.
“I agree with every little thing he said,” the UFC CEO insisted.
“That’s why I’m within the business, right away, to make the fights people wish to see.”
Ryan Garcia claims he’s fighting Conor Benn this summer
Ryan Garcia became a world champion by outpointing 147lb titleholder Mario Barrios in February.
“It’s going to be in August,” Garcia said of his next bout earlier this week.
“We’re gonna have it in Vegas.
“His name’s Conor Benn, from the UK.
“We’re gonna eat that up.”
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