Conor Benn has made it clear that securing a showdown with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia tops his agenda, yet he also hinted that a host of other high‑profile opponents are already lining up, eager to test themselves against the British star. The 29‑year‑old fighter recently inked a multi‑year, multi‑fight contract with Zuffa Boxing, a deal that followed his impressive debut for the promotion when he stopped Regis Prograis on the undercard of the Tyson Fury event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Saturday. Benn now holds the mandatory challenger spot for Garcia’s title, but the London‑born pugilist believes his options extend far beyond that single bout. "The Garcia fight is definitely the priority, but I’m not short of choices," he told Sky Sports, emphasizing that several elite fighters have been publicly calling him out.

"There are a lot of big names knocking on my door, wanting a piece of the action. God willing we lock in the Garcia fight – I’m sitting at number one for that belt and I’ve worked incredibly hard to earn that position. If Ryan decides he doesn’t want it, there are plenty of other fish in the sea." The interview came amid a flurry of boxing news, including Dave Allen’s knockout of Jonny Fisher in a rematch, Daniel Dubois’s potential bouts with Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk after his February IBF heavyweight title defense, and a press conference showdown between Eubank and Benn in Manchester.

Meanwhile, Adam Azim described his upcoming clash with Ohara Davies as his toughest test yet, and Anthony Joshua urged Dubois to secure a victory to cement his claim to the IBF heavyweight crown. Benn reflected on the sudden surge of attention following his recent performances.

"What’s funny is that after the weekend, all these fighters are suddenly calling me out, begging for a fight," he said. He noted that the outcry was absent after his second bout with Chris Eubank Jr., where the media fell silent. "They’ve seen me drop to 150 pounds, go the distance on points, and now they want to hype me up and challenge me.

Maybe it’s a blessing that I went the distance and fought for ten rounds with Regis." He also highlighted the unique circumstances of his Prograis victory. "Most people don’t realize this was my first fight back at 150 pounds in four years, and it was on just six weeks’ notice," Benn explained.

"Not many can claim they faced a two‑time former world champion on short notice, won almost every round, and then cut down to 149 pounds for the next fight. It’s all about discipline, staying in the gym, and being ready to step into the ring on short notice." When asked whether Garcia would accept a bout, Benn was unequivocal: "If Ryan wants it, he can have it – even tomorrow if he wants it.

But that’s news to me regarding any summer negotiations." Zuffa Boxing’s chief executive, Dana White, expressed enthusiasm for a potential Benn‑Garcia clash, describing it as a "fun" fight that could capture worldwide interest. "All the guys who have signed with us talk about their dreams, their career plans, and what they want to achieve," White told Sky Sports. "Our goal is to create the biggest fights possible.

The fighters we’re bringing in share that same vision." White also announced the recent signing of former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam‑Smith and hinted that more top British talent will be added to the roster in the coming weeks. "We just struck a major deal with Sky, and we’re going to deliver big fights to the UK," he said. "I’m looking for a lot of UK talent – not just the household names, but also young prospects who have the potential to become world champions." In summary, while Conor Benn’s immediate focus remains on locking down a title bout with Ryan Garcia, he is far from being limited to that single path.

The British boxer’s recent success, his new long‑term partnership with Zuffa Boxing, and the growing chorus of challengers suggest a future packed with high‑stakes match‑ups. Whether it’s Garcia, another established contender, or an up‑and‑coming prospect, Benn appears ready and willing to step into the ring, provided the fight aligns with his ambitions and the sport’s broader narrative.