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No talks for Benn to fight Garcia - De La Hoya

BBC Sport · Jun 11, 2026, 9:37 AM

Key takeaways

  • Garcia has won 25 of his 28 fights as a professional, while Benn has 25 wins from 26 fights
  • There are no talks yet to take place over a fight between WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia and Britain's Conor Benn, according to Oscar de la Hoya.
  • Garcia had said he will face Benn in Las Vegas in September but the American's promoter De La Hoya, the boss of Golden Boy Promotions, has denied the much-anticipated bout is being discussed.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Garcia has won 25 of his 28 fights as a professional, while Benn has 25 wins from 26 fights

There are no talks yet to take place over a fight between WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia and Britain's Conor Benn, according to Oscar de la Hoya.

Garcia had said he will face Benn in Las Vegas in September but the American's promoter De La Hoya, the boss of Golden Boy Promotions, has denied the much-anticipated bout is being discussed.

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