Benn: Pacquiao fight could take place in the first quarter of 2027

Conor Benn said he could fight boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in the first quarter of 2027. In a statement to Sky Sports, Benn said he had been offered a fight in December but was not ready for that date.

Benn recalled that he lost to Ryan Garcia by stoppage in Las Vegas in September. He said the weight-cutting process was exhausting and that he wanted to spend time with his newborn son and his family. He said he was interested if Pacquiao wanted to meet again in the first quarter of 2027.

WBC welterweight champion Garcia had stopped Benn in two rounds in his first world title attempt. Benn said he has found it hard to accept that defeat and stressed that he always wants to win.