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Benn Earns WBC Title Shot: Eyes Winner of Barrios-Garcia
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Conor Benn is now the number one challenger for the WBC welterweight title.
- He has not fought at welterweight limit since February 2022.
- Benn aims to fight the winner of the upcoming Barrios-Garcia bout.
Conor Benn has officially secured the position of number one challenger for the WBC welterweight world title, a significant career development announced by the WBC at its annual convention.
Despite his recent inactivity at the welterweight limit, with his last bout at that weight in February 2022, Benn's ranking highlights his potential. He has openly stated his intention to face the winner of the upcoming fight between current champion Mario Barrios and fellow American contender Ryan Garcia.
Benn's ambition is clear: he desires to face the winner early in the next year, aiming to bring a new world championship title back to Britain. His focused pursuit of the belt sets the stage for an exciting future showdown in the welterweight division.
