Conor Benn, on a break after his loss to Ryan Garcia, replied to a fan-made McGregor poster saying he would take the fight; nothing is booked.
From 2 reports by 2 outlets
What we know
- Benn was stopped inside two rounds by Ryan Garcia in his challenge for the WBC welterweight belt.
- Benn said he does not know what is next and that right now the answer is time with his kids.
- Benn replied to a fan-made poster for a McGregor fight, saying he would do it 'any day of the week'.
- No Benn vs. McGregor fight is booked; McGregor has one fight left on his UFC contract.
Conor Benn, who said after his loss to Ryan Garcia that his priority is "time with my kids", has said he would end his break for a fight with Conor McGregor.
Benn was responding to a fan-made poster for the matchup. Boxing News headlined his reply "any day of the week". Nothing has been agreed.
Boxing News notes McGregor has boxed professionally once, a 2017 loss to Floyd Mayweather, and has one fight left on his UFC contract after losing to Max Holloway. Benn's Zuffa Boxing deal could make a bout viable, the outlet said. A 2027 middleweight return and a possible third fight with Chris Eubank Jr is seen as the likelier route.
Benn was responding to a fan-made poster for the matchup. Boxing News headlined his reply "any day of the week". Nothing has been agreed.
Boxing News notes McGregor has boxed professionally once, a 2017 loss to Floyd Mayweather, and has one fight left on his UFC contract after losing to Max Holloway. Benn's Zuffa Boxing deal could make a bout viable, the outlet said. A 2027 middleweight return and a possible third fight with Chris Eubank Jr is seen as the likelier route.
- Summary
- Conor Benn, on a break after his loss to Ryan Garcia, replied to a fan-made McGregor poster saying he would take the fight; nothing is booked.
- Key points (one per line)
- Benn said he is taking time with his kids after being stopped inside two rounds by Ryan Garcia.
Responding to a fan-made poster, he said he would fight McGregor 'any day of the week', per Boxing News.
No fight is booked; McGregor has one fight left on his UFC contract.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Boxing News | https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/conor-benn-open-to-crossover-clash/
Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/27/conor-benn-reacts-to-conor-mcgregor-matchup-rumors-for-his-return-to-the-ring-after-ryan-garcia-loss/
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