Ryan Garcia’s four options after Conor Benn knockout, from Teofimo Lopez to Manny Pacquiao

Ryan Garcia showcased his prowess in boxing by knocking out Conor Benn in the second round during a recent match. The WBC welterweight champion was heavily favored against the inexperienced Benn, with the disparity in skill levels evident at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benn, a celebrity son of former middleweight champion Nigel Benn, failed to make much of an impact in the ring, leading to limited prospects for his future career. In contrast, Garcia benefits from a growing fan base and frequently delivers exciting fights.

Ryan Garcia now faces four potential options for his next bout. One possibility is to face WBA champion Teofimo Lopez, who recently unified his title with a victory against Rolly Romero. A fight between these two Americans would likely be highly popular. Another option is to rematch WBO champion Devin Haney, though this is complicated by Haney's reluctance to fight and Garcia's past positive drug test.

Liam Paro, the WBO champion, holds a better chance for a unification bout with Garcia, despite not being a household name. Finally, there is the intriguing option of facing 47-year-old boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Though Pacquiao's career is winding down and he is rumored to be seeking a fight in early 2027, his star power would undoubtedly draw significant attention to any promotion.