Ryan Garcia set to face US rival Teofimo Lopez next after emphatic victory over Conor Benn
After his spectacular stoppage of Conor Benn, Ryan Garcia is set to face Teofimo Lopez next; Benn is yet to confirm his next career move although he continues to be linked with a trilogy fight against Chris Eubank Jr; Garcia and fellow American Lopez are both welterweight world champions
Thursday 15 October 2026 17:12, UK
Ryan Garcia is set to face Teofimo Lopez in his next fight after his emphatic victory over Conor Benn last month.
Garcia defended his WBC welterweight title with a second-round stoppage of British contender Benn in Las Vegas and is now holding talks for a fight against Lopez, Sky Sports News understands.
Fellow American Lopez also holds a world title in the same division after he sealed a majority decision win over Rolando Romero to claim the WBA belt in August.
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Lopez has been ordered to defend his WBA title against Lancashire fighter Jack Catterall, but is pressing ahead with a fight against Garcia instead.
Benn is yet to confirm his next move after the second loss of his professional career against Garcia.
His long-term trainer Tony Sims has confirmed that Benn will never fight again at welterweight.
The 30-year-old announced on social media that he will spend some time away of the ring, although he continues to be linked with a trilogy fight against Chris Eubank Jr.
