Ryan Garcia has been linked with a number of opponents for his next appearance, but he insists he is only targeting one fighter.

After many years as one of the biggest names in the sport, Garcia finally became world champion in February posted a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he won the WBC welterweight title.

Since that victory, rumors have circulated that “King Ry” would return against several different opponents, including WBO champion Devin Haney, WBA champion Rolly Romero and two-division world champion Teofimo Lopez.

For one reason or another, all of these fights fell through, and in recent weeks a recent favorite has emerged to fight Garcia, after British star Conor Benn defeated Regis Prograis at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this month.

Following the victory, Benn immediately called out “King Ry” for a world title match, and Garcia was quick to respond as a war of words began between the two fighters.

In the recent movie captured by Fight Hub TVGarcia has now ruled out fighting anyone else and says Benn is the only person he wants to face.

“I can’t wait, man. It’ll be August. [I don’t want] Nobody [else]. I just want Conor.”

Benn is ranked No. 1 in the WBC welterweight rankings, so a clash with “King Ry” seemed like a formality, although Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, revealed a potential obstacle to that fight.

While talking about failed drug tests in boxing, host Simon Jordan cited an earlier estimate by panelist Spencer Oliver, who suggested the number could be as high as 70 percent. Hamed immediately disputed this statement.

“That’s a tough statement,” Hamed told talksport Boxing when the number was repeated during the episode.

“The same applies to me personally. Don’t take it personally. It’s like destroying the players, 70% of them,” Hamed said.

It was vintage “Naz” stuff, seeing him come out waving to players like that. He has always been devoted to the craft and clearly sees the 70% result as a slap in the face to the guys who live neat and do grueling work.

Oliver responded that this was his opinion based on repeated failed tests and suspicions surrounding the sport, not evidence against specific names. Hamed was not convinced and said that charges should only be brought when the militant was actually caught.

“You can’t accuse any single person unless he or she has been caught,” Hamed said.

Hamed’s point about “destroying” warriors is the most compelling part of his argument. When someone like Spencer Oliver comes up with a huge number, like 70%, it creates a lasting cloud of suspicion.

This means that even if a player delivers a legendary, career-defining performance, the first thing some fans will do is look for a reason to discredit him. For a legend like Hamed, this is an insult to the discipline required in this sport.

Hamed is the guy who shows me the bills. By insisting that no one can be charged until they are caught, he seeks to maintain some level of due process. In his eyes, if you have failed the VADA or UKAD exam, you are a pure athlete. Period.

What’s captivating is that Hamed doesn’t take it lightly. While supporting strict accountability policies, he says people should not be labeled as fraudsters without evidence. If the test comes back positive, you own it, regardless of tainted meat or supplement excuses.

This is an truthful position. He wants to protect the reputation of good actors in sports while making sure the hammer continues to fall on anyone caught breaking the rules.

Next month, Oleksandr Usyk begins a three-fight plan before his potential retirement in 2027, and the heavyweight ruler has now provided an update on the final months of his career.

In recent years, Usyk has established himself as a boxing legend, building on his phenomenal, undisputed performance at cruiserweight and repeating the feat at heavyweight, becoming the second fighter to capture the undisputed crown in both divisions.

The 39-year-old Usyk is starting to lose strength, as his next opponent boasts a boxing record of just 1-0 and Rico Verhoeven is more of a kickboxing superstar than a recognized threat to the heavyweight throne.

After Verhoeven, the Ukrainian is targeting the winner of Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois, although he said he would also consider mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel. Previously, his desired next move was a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury, but with ‘The Gypsy King’ set to face Anthony Joshua, Usyk may take a step back and choose a different opponent for his farewell fight.

No matter who is on the opposite side, said the unified champion Daily mail box has already set a date for hanging up the gloves and that it is already “close”.

“Of course [I am savouring each moment of my career before retirement]. Three days ago I thought to myself, “this is a date.” [I have been thinking about] as I say [that I am retired and] what I’m saying. Listen, it’s almost here.

The unconventional Usyk-Verhoeven fight takes place in an equally unconventional venue, with the two great men in the foreground beneath the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, capping off a bill that includes a fight that could determine Usyk’s other future opponent.