By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The true panorama of the welterweight has as its protagonist Ryan Garciawho has defined its roadmap for the second half of the year. After being crowned world champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC) by beating Mario Barrios in Las Vegasthe American boxer seeks to consolidate his reign.
Although names such as Devin Haney or Teofimo López were considered, the champion’s interest has shifted towards the British market.
The intention of Ryan Garcia is to finalize a confrontation against Conor Benn for the month of August.
This possibility gained momentum after Benn beat Regis Prograis in London and publicly challenged the green and gold belt holder. The response from García’s team was immediate, starting a series of verbal exchanges that have sparked the interest of international promoters.
Determination for the fight against Conor Benn
Through an interview granted to Fight Hub TV, Ryan Garcia He made clear his position of not accepting any rival other than the European boxer.
The champion ruled out previous options that included unifying titles with other organizations, focusing exclusively on the challenger who leads the current rankings. For the boxer of Mexican descent, this fight represents the most logical challenge for his next defense.
“I can’t wait, man. It’s going to be August. I don’t want anyone else. I just want Conor,” Garcia declared. With this statement, the WBC monarch puts pressure on his managers to expedite the contracts and ensure the stipulated date before the end of the summer.
Obstacles in negotiating the new challenge
Despite the wish expressed by Ryan Garciathe realization of the event faces logistical and administrative challenges.
Oscar De La Hoyathe boxer’s promoter, has mentioned that there are critical points to be resolved before signing the final agreement. Conor Benn’s position as number one in the WBC rankings makes it easier to make the fight mandatory, but the financial terms remain under review.
The environment of Ryan Garcia expect this fight to become one of the most lucrative events in the 147-pound division. The combination of García’s media popularity and Benn’s rise in the English market guarantees a significant global audience. While the contractual issues are resolved, the champion continues his physical preparation focused solely on the August commitment.
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