UFC President Dana White has expressed willingness to promote a boxing match between Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia. Benn called out Garcia as his next desired opponent. White responded positively, stating this is why he is in the business—to make fights that people want to see. The comments were made during an appearance on First Take. While both fighters have boxing backgrounds, White's involvement would mark a crossover promotional effort. No official details about the potential bout have been announced.
UFC President Dana White revealed on ESPN's First Take that he is open to promoting a boxing match between Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia, adding a major promotional name to what could become one of boxing's more anticipated crossover bouts.
White, who has increasingly explored boxing promotion in recent years, said the potential matchup is exactly why he is in the business — to make fights that fans want to see. His comments came after Benn publicly called out Garcia as his preferred next opponent, setting the stage for White to weigh in with his endorsement.
No official agreement, date, or venue has been announced, and the fight remains in the early discussion phase. White's involvement would represent a crossover promotional effort, given that both men are professional boxers operating outside the UFC's traditional roster.
Why it matters
- White stepping in as a potential promoter adds significant commercial weight to what had been an informal callout
- A high-profile partnership between White and the boxing world could signal a broader push into the sport
- The matchup pairs two fighters with large, passionate fan bases, giving the bout strong pay-per-view appeal if it moves forward
