Garcia accepts Benn’s British stadium challenge for megafight

Ryan Garcia took to social media today to accept Conor Benn’s challenge to fight “next” in a stadium in the UK. Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) offered Ryan a fight next, referring to himself as the “money man.”

Garcia Immediately Says Yes

Benn, 29, is now riding high after his weigh-in-backed 12-round unanimous decision over Chris Eubank Jr. in a celebrity-style rematch last Saturday, November 15, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. England.

“I’m up 2-0 against Mr. Eddie Hearn. I’d love to make it 3-0 and go to the UK. (It’s) always been a dream of mine. LET’S GO FOR IT,” said Ryan Garcia. X about his interest in fighting Conor Benn next.

Initially, Benn talked about wanting to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios next in March 2026 to box to become a world champion for the first time. But now it seems he is focusing on a much bigger fight that will bring in mega-millions, against Garcia.

“Your head is next then. We can run it in a stadium here 🇬🇧. I’m the money man. Come get it!! @RyanGarcia,” said Conor Benn X.

Chase the Mega-Millions

It’s a wiser move for Conor Benn to go after Ryan, as it’s far from a given that he would beat WBC champion Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs). If Benn is in zombie-like physical condition after returning to the 147-lb division after three years of campaigning above the weight at 154 and 160, he could lose.

Barrios would be a nightmare

The Barrios we saw beat Yordenis Ugas in 2023 and Fabian Maidana in 2024 would be pure trouble for a depleted, weakened Conor Benn. Mario may be considered the weakest link at 147, but he has talent.

We haven’t seen Benn beat a world-class fighter at 147, 154 or 160. Eubank Jr. is not a middleweight; he is a 168 pounder, and one who has never beaten any of the sharks in that division. When Ryan Garcia is on, he is an excellent fighter. The version of Ryan defeating Devin Haney and Oscar Duarte may be too much for an unproven fighter living off his famous father’s name in Conor Benn.