Benn Sets Sights on Garcia for World Title Shot

Following his hard-fought victory over Regis Prograis, Conor Benn has expressed his eagerness to challenge WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia. Benn secured a unanimous decision win over the former world champion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, despite suffering from cuts above his eye due to several head clashes. Immediately after the fight, Benn turned his attention to Garcia, saying 'Garcia, I want my belt! Keep my belt warm' in a social media video. Garcia, who claimed the WBC welterweight title in February, responded by saying 'I'm down. Garcia vs Benn. Let's do it.' Benn's win over Prograis, which improves his record to 25-1, took place at a catchweight of 3lb above the welterweight limit. Benn, who has primarily fought at welterweight, is now looking to move down to 147lb to face Garcia. Prograis pushed Benn to his limits, but the latter's superior speed and energy ultimately earned him a comfortable points victory.