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Conor Benn now targeting ‘biggest fight in boxing’

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Conor Benn now targeting ‘the biggest fight in boxing’

After taking revenge for his defeat against Chris Eubank Jr. in the second half of 2025, Conor Benn’s goal for 2026 is to win the welterweight world title, and the 29-year-old may fight for the belt in his next fight. Now his target opponent and date have been revealed.

Benn suffered the first defeat of his career, losing to Eubank Jr. in April, but seven months later a dominant performance saw ‘The Destroyer’ bounce back, equalize the scores with his arch enemy and emerge as one of British boxing’s biggest stars.

Despite drawing with Eubank, Benn showed no interest in a trilogy with his inter-generational rival, instead opting to return to his natural weight class of 147 pounds and attempt to win world titles.

He was linked with a fight with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, but according to reports, the Texan has signed a contract for a fight with Ryan Garcia – another name that was on Benn’s lips.

I’m talking to Boxing in the match roompromoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Benn planned to face the winner of that contest next, but explained that they would only wait on the sidelines if they were guaranteed a shot at the winner.

“We should just wait if we’re guaranteed this fight and we won’t find out for a while because this fight hasn’t even happened yet if we’re guaranteed this fight. So we’re working behind the scenes.”

“Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn – probably the biggest fight in boxing. We’d take 15,000 [fans] to Las Vegas for this fight; Conor would sell the stadium with Ryan.

“Ryan is a substantial name, but he has to beat Barrios first and I believe he will do it.”

As for the time frame for Benn’s next fight, Hearn detailed that he hopes to stage a fight for Benn’s WBC title in May or June at the latest, but added that his fighter will return sooner if he is unable to secure the opportunity.

“I won’t let him sit and wait. You know how he is, he’s back in the gym and he looks phenomenal.

“He won’t want to wait until July/August to fight, we have to fight in May/June at the latest if we are guaranteed this fight. If not, we will go earlier.”

The Barrios-Garcia Gala will take place on Saturday, February 21, and the current advertised venue is the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Although the official details of the event have not been formally confirmed yet. Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, says an announcement is imminent.

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Benavidez defeats Fury, AJ and Wilder

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David Benavidez’s move up to heavyweight no longer sounds like a fantasy after trainer Robert Garcia openly predicted victories over Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder while discussing Benavidez’s future following his dominant win over Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

Robert said Benavidez already has the style and hand speed to cause trouble for boxing’s biggest names if he ultimately decides to move up.


“I think Benavidez beats all three,” Garcia told Fino Boxing as Fury, Joshua and Wilder were raised as potential future opponents. “They are ponderous compared to Benavidez. They won’t even have a chance to throw a punch. Before Ben hits them 20 times.”

Garcia admitted that Fury would still have the hardest task due to his size, but he still supported Benavidez, who was going to break him with a powerful punch.

“I think the hardest one would have to be Fury because the weight is hefty. It’s challenging,” Garcia said. “But even then, if he has his hand on Benavidez, Benavidez will throw those 20-punch combinations to the body and that’s it. That’s it.”

Robert’s comments came after Benavidez stopped Ramirez in a performance that sparked debate about how far the undefeated star can go after already winning the super middleweight and cruiserweight titles. Garcia said he still wants Benavidez to spend more time at cruiserweight before making the full move to heavyweight.

“I think he could fight at heavyweight,” Garcia said. “But I would say two years, a year and a half, three more cruiserweight fights and then I’ll move up to heavyweight.”

Garcia also mentioned Andy Ruiz Jr., Richard Torrez Jr., Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev as potential future opponents when discussing Benavidez’s future path.

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Last updated: 16/05/2026 at 10:12

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Canelo Alvarez responds to Jake Paul’s $200 million fight offer

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Canelo Alvarez responds to Jake Paul’s $200m fight offer

Jake Paul’s claim that he found $200 million specifically for a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez sparked a direct response from the Mexican champion.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer was scheduled to collide with Canelo in May 2025, but Turki Alalshikh stepped in and signed the then super middleweight king to a multi-fight contract.

It made Alvarez a two-time undisputed champion against William Scull before losing his four major titles in a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford last September.

However, since Crawford announced his retirement and vacated the belts, Canelo is scheduled to fight for the world title in September this year in Riyad, Saudi Arabia.

The most likely opponent seems to be WBC champion Christian Mbilli, who is coming off a fascinating draw with Lester Martinez on the Canelo-Crawford card.

However, despite this plan, Paul appears to be trying to get back into his game with the 35-year-old, insisting that a $200 million purse remains up for grabs.

The 29-year-old revealed the news on a live broadcast earlier this week, suggesting it is the “biggest fight” in boxing.

“Canelo, I have $200 million for you. Uncomplicated money. Jake Paul vs. Canelo – let’s finish it. This is what the fans have been waiting for; this is the biggest fight you can have in boxing. I think this will be the next fight.

In response, Canelo simply posted three laughing emojis on his Instagram story, signaling that Paul’s offer was not to be taken seriously.

After all, there is A a chance the American may never box again, given the injuries he sustained to his jaw after being knocked out by Anthony Joshua in December.

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Jake Paul claims he would have made Canelo $300 million

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Image: Jake Paul Claims Canelo Fight Would Pay Him $300 Million

Jake Paul responded to Canelo Alvarez after the undisputed super middleweight champion previously reacted to talk of a potential fight between the two with laughing emojis on social media.

While greeting fans and media during a public appearance this week, Jake was asked what financial terms he believed would be needed to make the fight happen.


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The comment immediately drew attention due to the huge figure associated with the fight. Jake has continued to call for a fight with Canelo over the past year, despite criticism from many boxing fans and fighters who viewed the fight as unrealistic.

Jake was then asked about Canelo and responded with laughing emojis when the topic of a fight between the two came up online.

“I don’t know what that means, but he won’t laugh when I kick his ass,” Paul said.

The rivalry between the two continues to escalate publicly through interviews and exchanges on social media, even though no official negotiations have been announced.

Jake has mentioned Canelo multiple times in interviews over the past year, keeping the possibility of a future fight circulating despite widespread skepticism in boxing circles.

Canelo is currently scheduled to face Christian Mbilli later this year in Riyad, Saudi Arabia, while Jake continues to rehabilitate from injuries suffered in his December 2025 fight against Anthony Joshua.

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Last updated: 16/05/2026 at 7:21

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