Garcia Struggle Already Being Lined Up
“I’ll be ready for the WBC world title subsequent,” Benn mentioned to Ring Journal.
Benn closed 2025 coming off a transparent unanimous choice win over Chris Eubank Jr. of their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a bout that headlined The Ring’s “Unfinished Enterprise” card.
The win introduced closure to a long-running rivalry and capped a 12 months that saved Benn energetic on main playing cards.
After briefly campaigning at middleweight, Benn is now making ready to return to welterweight. The transfer follows his climb up the WBC rankings and locations him again in a division the place a title alternative is inside attain.
At present ranked No. 1 by the World Boxing Council, Benn is positioned to problem for the title as soon as it’s settled. The WBC championship bout between Mario Barrios and Garcia is anticipated to be finalised quickly, with Garcia extensively considered because the favorite.
Cinco de Mayo Is the Goal
A title struggle would convey with it a outstanding stage, with Cinco de Mayo weekend and Las Vegas considered as the popular window.
The proposed setting is T-Cellular Area, with early Might recognized because the goal date. If confirmed, Garcia vs Benn would land on a weekend that additionally consists of one other main occasion that includes David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez, elevating the opportunity of a later date ought to scheduling require it.
Even with that flexibility, Benn’s focus stays unchanged. The return to welterweight, the WBC place, and the expectation of a title-holder in place have formed the subsequent section of his plans.
For Benn, the target is evident: safe the chance and transfer ahead when the window opens.
