Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia gains traction after Dana White backing

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Conor Benn has already named the ideal opponent for his next fight, and Dana White seems happy to make it happen.

Benn caused quite a stir when he left Eddie Hearn to sign a one-fight, $15 million deal with Zuffa Boxing. That was before he picked up his most recent win over Regis Prograis on Tyson Fury’s comeback card in Riyadh.

Just six days after that victory, Benn signed a multi-fight extension with Dana White’s promotion and is now part of their long-term plans. He didn’t waste any time making his intentions clear either, calling out one of the biggest names in the sport immediately after putting pen to paper.

And there’s more than just a little bit of history between them as well.

Ryan Garcia tops Conor Benn’s wish list

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In an interview on Friday, Conor Benn was asked who he’d like to face next, but he didn’t give a clear answer at first.

He told sports reporter Stephen A. Smith: “Whoever wants it can get it.”

However, when pressed for a specific name, he responded: “Ryan Garcia can get it next.”

Dana White was then asked if Garcia is the right choice for Benn’s next opponent. The UFC CEO backed the idea.

“I agree with everything he said,” White replied. “That’s why I’m in the business, right now, to make the fights people want to see.”

Ryan Garcia claims he’s fighting Conor Benn this summer

Earlier this year, Ryan Garcia picked up a world title with a points win over Mario Barrios at 147 lbs.

Garcia recently spoke about his next fight, telling FightHype: “It’s going to be in August.”