Conor Benn has made it clear that securing a WBC welterweight title fight against Ryan Garcia remains his top priority, but he also hinted that a host of other high‑profile fighters are "begging" for a shot at him. Benn recently inked a multi‑year, multi‑fight contract with Zuffa Boxing, a deal that came on the heels of his impressive debut for the promotion, where he out‑pointed Regis Prograis on the undercard of the Tyson Fury‑versus‑Tommy Fury event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Saturday. As the mandatory challenger for Garcia’s WBC belt, Benn is positioned at the very top of the contender ladder, yet he insists his options are far from limited. Speaking to Sky Sports, the 29‑year‑old British star said, "Of course, getting the Garcia fight done is the priority, but I’m not short of choices.
There are a lot of fighters calling me out, big names calling me out. God willing we get the Garcia fight done for the title. I am in the No.
1 position for that belt and I have worked extremely hard to get to that position. If Ryan doesn’t want it, there are plenty of fish out there." Benn’s confidence is backed by a recent string of high‑stakes performances. He avenged his sole professional loss by defeating Chris Eubank Jr in a middleweight rematch last November, and his points victory over two‑time world champion Prograis has sparked a wave of interest from the boxing community. In the aftermath of the Prograis bout, Benn observed, "Do you know what is funny?
After the weekend, you have all the fighters calling me out, begging me for the fight. It just goes to show their character because no one was calling me out after the second Eubank fight; everyone went radio silent. They have seen me go down to 150 lb, fight to the judges’ scorecards, and now they want to start hyping me up and calling me out.
Maybe it’s a blessing that I went to points and ten rounds with Regis." He also highlighted the unusual circumstances of the Prograis fight: it was his first return to the 150‑pound limit in four years and he took the bout on just six weeks’ notice. "Not many people can say they will fight a two‑time former world champion as a run‑out, win almost every round, and drop it down to 149 lb. For me, it’s a matter of discipline, staying in the gym and being ready to go in six or seven weeks.
If Ryan wants it, he can have it – he can have it tomorrow if he wants it. But that is news to me about negotiations for a summer fight." Zuffa Boxing’s chief executive, Dana White, appears eager to facilitate a "fun" showdown between Benn and Garcia. White told Sky Sports, "All the guys that have signed with us – we ask what you’ve dreamed about, what you want to do, what the plans are for your career. We like to hear all those things.
Obviously, I am about making the biggest fights you can possibly make. All these kids that are fighting with us see it the same way." In addition to Benn, Zuffa Boxing has recently added former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam‑Smith to its roster, and White indicated that more British talent will be signed in the coming weeks.
"Let me put it to you this way: I just did a big deal with Sky and we are going to be bringing you big fights to the UK," he said. "So yes, I am looking for lots of UK talent. Not just the big names that you all know. I am looking for young up‑and‑coming guys, too, that we think have the potential to be world champions." The buzz surrounding Benn’s next move extends beyond Garcia.
Other elite fighters have been vocal about wanting a bout, and Benn’s willingness to entertain multiple options adds intrigue to the upcoming months. While the Garcia clash would be a marquee event, the British boxer’s open‑door policy suggests that fans could see a variety of high‑profile match‑ups on the horizon, depending on how negotiations unfold. In summary, Conor Benn is laser‑focused on securing the WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia, but he is also aware of the growing chorus of challengers eager to test themselves against him.
His recent contract with Zuffa Boxing, combined with his proven ability to perform on short notice and at lower weight classes, positions him as a highly marketable and flexible contender in the sport. Whether the Garcia fight materialises soon or Benn pivots to another big name, the boxing world can expect a series of compelling bouts as he continues to climb toward championship glory.