Conor Benn calls Ryan Garcia fight at 147

Benn made the comments on social media ahead of Saturday’s fight with Prograis, while also saying he expects to stay at welterweight for only a limited time. The 28-year-old said a Garcia fight could fill a stadium and added that a fight with Haney could draw on the same level, while a Romero fight could land in the 20,000 to 25,000 range.

“I would love for the WBC to order the fight between me and Ryan Garcia,” Benn said on social media. “I think I have this fight and maybe one more fight at welterweight.”

Benn said he treats Prograis as the immediate job ahead of him, but made it clear he sees himself in a strong spot for bigger fights once Saturday is out of the way.

“I think me and Ryan do a stadium. I think me and Haney can do a stadium. I think me and Rolly will be an O2, 25,000, 20,000,” Benn said. “I’m just sitting here focused on Regis. I’ve got my hands full, but yeah, I’m in a beautiful position. I’d love to see the WBC order me against Ryan Garcia.”

Benn also pointed to the timing of his move back to welterweight, saying the Prograis bout is his first fight at 147 in about three years.

“This will be my first fight back at 147 in 2 1/2 years, even 3 years,” Benn said. “But ultimately I’d like to see the WBC order it because it’s an absolutely monstrous fight.”

The Prograis battle comes first, but Benn is already making it clear which names he wants next.