Ryan Garcia’s four options after Conor Benn knockout, from Teofimo Lopez to Manny Pacquiao
Ryan Garcia underlined his star power with an easy second-round knockout win over the overmatched British fighter Conor Benn on Saturday night. The WBC welterweight champion was a big favourite against the hyped but underqualified Benn, and the difference in levels was laid bare at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas . Benn, 29, is the celebrity son of former middleweight champion Nigel Benn but had done…
After his decisive second-round knockout victory over Conor Benn, Ryan Garcia now faces a multitude of potential opponents. A unification bout with WBA champion Teofimo Lopez appears to be the most logical choice, as both Americans would generate significant interest in the ring. However, recent setbacks with Devin Haney, who Garcia previously defeated but was subsequently stripped of his WBO title due to positive drug tests, make a rematch less likely.
Liam Paro, the WBO welterweight champion, could also provide an exciting unification opportunity if a clash with Lopez cannot be arranged. On the larger stage, Manny Pacquiao, the 47-year-old Filipino legend, is rumored to be seeking out a fight in early 2027. Although Pacquiao's career may be winding down, his star power would undoubtedly draw a massive crowd to any promotional event.
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