"Benn, 29, was ranked number four in the WBC and has not fought at the welterweight limit since February 2022. The WBC made the announcement at its annual convention, but Barrios is expected to defend his belt against fellow American Ryan Garcia next. "I'll be watching Barrios-Garcia closely," Benn said on social media. "I want the winner early next year. I'll be coming for that belt and Britain will have a new world champion.""
"Barrios, 30, has drawn both of his WBC defences, including in July when he fought to a controversial draw with Manny Pacquiao. Garcia, 27, is unranked by the WBC, having had one fight at welterweight, while Benn has not fought any of the contenders in the top 10 of the WBC welterweight rankings. The Barrios-Garcia bout is expected to happen in February. Benn had two fights with Chris Eubank Jr at middleweight this year, winning their rematch last month."
Conor Benn has been elevated to the WBC's number one challenger position for Mario Barrios' welterweight world title. Benn, 29, was previously ranked number four and has not fought at the welterweight limit since February 2022. The WBC announced the ranking at its annual convention. Barrios is expected to defend the belt against Ryan Garcia, with that fight likely in February. Benn said he will watch Barrios-Garcia closely and wants the winner early next year so he can challenge for the belt. Barrios has drawn both WBC defenses, including a controversial draw with Manny Pacquiao. Benn fought twice at middleweight this year and plans to return to welterweight with the WBC belt as his priority.
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