Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are now set to meet in September, but the buildup to that fight appears to have started well before the official confirmation. According to the story, The Ring CEO Rick Reeno had already heard each side of the potential matchup through separate podcast conversations.
That detail adds an interesting layer to one of boxing’s notable upcoming bouts. Before the fight was formally announced, Reeno was in a position to hear how both fighters viewed the situation, giving him a rare early look at a contest that would later become official.
The report centers less on the fight itself and more on the behind-the-scenes timing of how the matchup came together. Garcia and Benn were apparently speaking about the possibility from different settings, showing that momentum for the bout had been building quietly before fans got official news.
With the September fight now confirmed, attention will shift from early discussion to the action in the ring. Still, Reeno’s account highlights how major boxing events can take shape long before a public announcement makes them real for the wider audience.
