Benn Sets Sights on Garcia for World Title Shot, Warns Him to 'Keep My Belt Warm'

Following his unanimous decision victory over Regis Prograis, Conor Benn expressed his eagerness to challenge WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia. Despite being forced to work hard for the win due to several head clashes that resulted in cuts on his eye, Benn quickly shifted his focus to Garcia. In a social media video, Benn stated, 'Garcia, I want my belt! Keep my belt warm... September, let's go. Any day of the week. Twice on Sundays. 10 rounds, easy. Garcia, you're next. Keep my belt warm.' Garcia, who won the WBC welterweight world title in February, responded by saying, 'I'm down. Garcia vs Benn. Let's do it.' Benn's win over Prograis, which improved his fight record to 25-1, was at a catchweight of 3lb above the welterweight limit. Benn has primarily fought at welterweight, with his only professional defeat coming against Chris Eubank Jr at 160lb, before winning the rematch last year. Prograis pushed Benn hard, but the latter's superior speed and energy secured a comfortable points victory. Benn stated, 'It was a great fight. Tough, durable, experience. I had to weather some storms, but we are good... My first fight back at 150 for three years, and now I'm ready to move down to 147 to get Ryan Garcia.'