Ryan Garcia is being called out by Conor Benn for a world title shot.
Benn wants Garcia to sign a contract for a fight in Las Vegas.
What happened?
Conor Benn recently beat Regis Prograis at 160lbs and Chris Eubank Jr via unanimous decision.
Why it matters for Ryan Garcia
Benn is now looking to contest his maiden world title and has called out Garcia.
Garcia's promoter Oscar De La Hoya says he has been involved in no talks with Benn's team.
What comes next?
If the mandatory defence doesn't come off, another option for Benn could be WBA regular title holder Jack Catterall.
Benn recently spoke at an event, saying he needs Garcia to sign the contract to lock in the fight.
Oscar De La Hoya sent a legal letter to Zuffa Boxing to halt talks that don’t involve him.
Garcia himself said the fight would take place in Las Vegas in September.
Benn beat Chris Eubank Jr via unanimous decision over 12 rounds back in November.
He also beat Regis Prograis at 160lbs, with Prograis retiring after the contest.
Conor Benn is looking to secure his first title as mandatory challenger.
He called out Garcia, saying he needs him to sign the contract to give everyone a great fight.
Garcia is the WBC welterweight champion, and Benn wants to take his title.
The fight could be a potential fight of the year, with both boxers looking to put on a show.
Benn's promoter, Zuffa Boxing, received a legal letter from Oscar De La Hoya.
The letter was sent to halt talks that don’t involve De La Hoya or Golden Boy Promotions.
The world title shot talks are ongoing, with Benn pushing for a fight in Las Vegas.
Garcia's team has not commented on the talks, but Benn is hopeful a deal can be reached.
The potential fight between Benn and Garcia would be a major event.
It could take place in Las Vegas in September, with both boxers looking to win.
Benn recently spoke about the potential fight, saying he needs Garcia to sign the contract.
He wants to give everyone a great fight and is hopeful a deal can be reached soon.
The talks between Benn and Garcia's teams are ongoing.
A deal could be reached soon, with the potential fight taking place in Las Vegas.