The Ryan Garcia Conor Benn rivalry boxing might now be about to see happen just took a very real step.
Be careful for what you wish for.
It just might come true.
That is the case for boxing fans wanting to see a Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn fight at welterweight it would look like.
There’s no contracts signed yet but following Conor Benn’s win over Regis Prograis at the weekend, Garcia has said he wants the fight.
Talks today also suggest it can happen on Netflix to a huge platform.
Here’s why it is a big fight in the US now:
12 Reasons Why Garcia vs Benn Would Be a Big Fight in the US
- Welterweight world title on the line.
- Garcia is a proven American star with big Hispanic following.
- Both fighters bring loud trash talk and strong personalities.
- Netflix’s huge US subscriber base means easy access for casual fans.
- Exciting styles: Garcia’s speed/power vs Benn’s pressure.
- Benn fighting on Paramount+ now makes a Netflix move a major step up.
- Fresh rivalry with immediate social media buzz.
- Garcia’s knockout power and highlight-reel appeal.
- Benn chasing his first world title with underdog story.
- Strong potential for big viewership numbers on streaming.
- Easy to market in Las Vegas or big US arenas.
- Helps grow boxing’s mainstream reach in the US streaming era.
Both are big stars on social media as well — so that will make it for a big build up with young and old people alike in the US.
Both don’t particularly like one another either.
It will make for compelling back and forth on social media to say the least. Ryan Garcia has referred to Benn as a bum numerous times.
The whole US vs UK rivalry is alive and well in boxing as well and American and worldwide fans appreciate it again.
With the sport buzzing again worldwide.
Here’s the stats from the weekend on the Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis punch stats.
