Conor Benn is exploring several promising paths following his decisive points victory over Chris Eubank Jr last Saturday. The 29-year-old fighter showed his prowess in a middleweight rematch, winning by unanimous decision, which became even more convincing after he knocked down Eubank twice in the final round.
Benn’s transition into the middleweight division seemed relatively seamless, although some critics attribute this in part to Eubank’s age and struggles with the 160lbs limit. There was also a rehydration cap of 170lbs, which may have hampered Eubank’s performance. In their first encounter back in April, Eubank emerged victorious under similar conditions, but this time, Benn established himself as the clear winner.
With an eye on returning to welterweight and a desire to compete at 147lbs, Benn has expressed an eagerness to face WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Interestingly, Barrios has been rumored to be in negotiations for a title defense against Ryan Garcia in 2026. However, Garcia recently made waves on social media, extending a challenge to Benn and hinting at a potential UK matchup, which he has always dreamed of.
In addressing Garcia’s challenge, Benn responded assertively on X, stating, “I don’t play games or waffle like you yanks do. When I say let’s go, I mean let’s gooooo. Me v you next I’ll sign immediately and rest assured, I’ll knock you clean out.”
While Oscar De La Hoya is focusing on the Barrios fight for Garcia, the verbal clash between Benn and Garcia indicates an exciting potential matchup that could energize the boxing scene. With Benn’s recent performance and competitive spirit, fans can look forward to an intense next chapter in his career.