Ryan Garcia finally confirms next opponent as he opens up on August bout in Las Vegas

Garcia revealed during a Kick stream that he will face Conor Benn in August, with Las Vegas set to host the bout.

The matchup gained traction after Benn called him out following his recent victory over Regis Prograis.

At last Saturday’s event, Benn fought 3lbs over the welterweight limit, so he will have to plan a different preparation to face ‘King Ryan’ for the WBC belt.

Garcia made his stance clear during the stream, saying: “Conor is about to get blasted, guys.”

Recent doping cases add context to bout

Both fighters have faced scrutiny after failed drug tests in recent years.

Conor Benn’s suspension was lifted by U.K. National Anti-Doping Panel (NAPD) in November 2024, allowing him to resume his career.

Ryan Garcia, however, received a one-year suspension following a positive PED test.

The differing outcomes add another layer of attention to an already high-profile fight.