‘s next move could be about to become a lot clearer. Garcia was last in action in September when he made a successful first defence of his WBC welterweight title with a second round knockout win over Conor Benn at…
Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez are reportedly in advanced talks for a welterweight world title unification fight. According to reporting from Mike Coppinger for Ring Magazine, the bout is being targeted for the first quarter of 2027. Garcia currently holds the WBC welterweight title after defeating Conor Benn by second-round knockout in September at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena.
Lopez won the WBA welterweight title in August by defeating Rolly Romero on points, though he has been ordered to fight mandatory challenger Jack Catterall. Lopez's team has appealed the order, and the report indicates Lopez is prepared to vacate the WBA belt if necessary to finalize the unification bout with Garcia.
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