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Conor Benn's latest win over Regis Prograis sets the stage for a blockbuster showdown with Ryan Garcia. This matchup could redefine the welterweight landscape and Benn's career trajectory.
Benn, now 25-1 with 14 KOs, showcased his skills in front of 60,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning by unanimous decision. His switch to Zuffa Boxing, reportedly for $15 million, is already paying off, despite not securing a knockout. This victory over the former junior welterweight champion Prograis, who has now lost three of his last four fights, positions Benn for a potential world title shot by year-end.
Looking ahead, Benn targets Garcia as his next opponent. The American, holding a record of 25-2 with 20 KOs, expressed interest in the fight on social media, promising an entertaining buildup filled with trash talk. Benn's ambition to claim the WBC title, previously held by his father, adds extra stakes to this anticipated clash.
Other contenders like Devin Haney and Rolando 'Rolly' Romero are also in the mix, but Benn's drawing power in the UK makes him a prime candidate for Zuffa's future plans. The boxing world waits eagerly as Benn aims for the spotlight.
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