B/R Picks 4 Ryan Garcia Opponents After Round-2 TKO of Conor Benn
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 13
B/R Picks 4 Ryan Garcia Opponents After Round-2 TKO of Conor Benn
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 13
Summary
Ryan Garcia’s second-round TKO of Conor Benn in Las Vegas has reset the welterweight picture, prompting B/R’s staff to rank four possible next opponents for the new WBC champion.
Teofimo Lopez tops the “could happen” list because he holds the WBA belt after beating Rolando Romero last month, setting up a natural unification fight with Garcia.
Souleymane Cissokho is framed as the most likely next foe if the WBC enforces its order, with the unbeaten 18-0 French contender previously bypassed despite his mandatory-challenger status.
Devin Haney is the preferred matchup for rivalry value after their 2024 bout was changed to a no contest, while Jake Paul is cast as the biggest crossover fight.