Conor Benn says he is ready to face Ryan Garcia when the opportunity arises, insisting he only needs eight weeks to prepare for any opponent.
Benn has been linked to Ryan in recent months, with both fighters trading verbal barbs on social media as speculation continues about a possible showdown. Although no official deal has been announced, Benn has made it clear that he has no concerns about the timing if the fight is ultimately completed.
In response to a question from a fan during a recent appearance in Washington, DC, Benn issued another message to Ryan.
“Whenever he gets his pet and whenever he comes out from wherever he’s hiding, he can get the smoke. No problem,” Benn said Saturday at UFC 250 Freedom Fanfest.
Earlier in the discussion, Benn also emphasized that he stays in fighting shape throughout the year and will not need a long training camp to prepare for a big fight.
“I’m always there or thereabouts in shape. I stay in shape with training. All I need is eight weeks to get ready. I need eight weeks for anybody.”
Benn added that entertaining fans remains one of the driving forces behind his approach to boxing.
“I’d rather lose an exciting fight than win a boring one. Because to me it’s like, well, then you’ve even won,” Benn said.
“I want people to go, ‘I want to watch Benn fight next. I want to watch Conor fight this guy.’ Win, lose or draw, I fight with my heart on my sleeve, and I put it on the line every time.”
Ryan has repeatedly been mentioned as a potential opponent for Benn, although both men have pursued other options in recent months. Benn continued to publicly campaign for the fight, while also targeting a future shot at the WBC welterweight title.
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Last updated on 2026/06/14 at 02:03
