Conor Benn Calls for WBC to Order Ryan Garcia Fight

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

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

Benn said he is treating Prograis as the immediate job in front of him, but made clear that 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 could do a stadium. I think me and Rolly would be an O2, 25,000, 20,000,” Benn said. “I’m just sitting here focused on Regis. I’ve got my hands full, but yes, I’m in a lovely 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 marks his first fight at 147 in roughly three years.

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

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