Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn poised for potential welterweight showdown

British boxer Conor Benn, who recently defeated Chris Eubank Jr twice and beat former world champion Regis Prograis, posted on social media that he believes Eubank would "smash" American welterweight champion Ryan Garcia if they met. Benn is himself preparing for a world‑title bout with Garcia, with the fight still being negotiated.

Garcia, the current WBC welterweight champion, said champions have a duty to face the best opponents and highlighted his recent bout with Gervonta Davis as proof he does not avoid elite competition. He confirmed a possible fight with Benn is being discussed for September 12 in Las Vegas, though contract details remain unsettled.