Ryan Garcia announced his next fight will be against Conor Benn on September 12 in Las Vegas.
What happened?
Garcia made the announcement on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" with his WBC world welterweight championship belt.
Jimmy Fallon added that the fight will take place at T-Mobile Arena.
Why it matters for Ryan Garcia
The fight would require cooperation between Oscar De La Hoya, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, and Dana White, co-founder of Zuffa Boxing.
De La Hoya and White have a history of animosity, but big-money fights have brought together foes in the past.
What comes next?
Jane Murcia, Director of Communications for Golden Boy Promotions, stated she cannot confirm anything at this time.
Lenee Breckenridge, Senior VIP of Communications at UFC, also said there's nothing to confirm regarding Ryan Garcia.
The WBC, the sanctioning body, has not signed off on the fight, and it is not listed on the T-Mobile Arena's calendar of events.
Garcia's career has spiked in the past year, with a win against Mario Barrios on February 2026.
He suffered a loss to Romero by unanimous decision on May 2, 2025, but has since reenergized his career.
The fight against Conor Benn would be a significant bout for Garcia, but its confirmation remains uncertain.
Garcia's announcement on "The Tonight Show" may have been a strategic move to spur De La Hoya and White to consummate a deal.
Only time will tell if the fight will become a reality.
The boxing world waits with anticipation for confirmation of the bout.
Conor Benn posted a video talking trash with Garcia, fueling the excitement for the potential fight.
The 29-year-old Benn from Great Britain would be a formidable opponent for the 27-year-old Garcia.
Garcia's WBC world welterweight championship belt may be at stake in the fight.
The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas would be the venue for the bout, but the arena has not confirmed the event.
The fight's confirmation depends on the cooperation of the parties involved.
Garcia's fans eagerly await the confirmation of the bout, which would be a significant event in the boxing world.