Conor Benn has expressed interest in a boxing match with Ryan Garcia, and UFC president Dana White has indicated his willingness to make it happen. Benn stated, "Let Garcia be next," signaling his desire for the matchup. White responded by saying he is in the business to make fights that people want to see. This represents a potential crossover boxing event involving White's promotional efforts outside of MMA. The statement was made during an appearance on First Take.
Dana White has signaled his openness to promoting a boxing match between Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia, with the UFC president making the comments during an appearance on First Take.
Benn made his interest in the matchup clear, stating "Let Garcia be next" in what amounts to a direct callout of the American boxer. White responded in characteristic fashion, noting he is in the business of making fights that people want to see — a statement that suggests the promotion could move forward if terms align.
Why it matters
- The potential bout would represent another crossover boxing venture for White, who has expanded his promotional activity beyond MMA in recent years.
- Benn's public callout gives the matchup momentum and puts pressure on Garcia's camp to respond.
- A White-backed promotion would carry significant commercial weight, given his track record of building major combat sports events.
No official agreement has been announced, and the fight remains at the expression-of-interest stage. Whether negotiations follow will depend on both fighters and their respective teams reaching common ground on terms.
