The development of the 2026 World Cup has moved the sporting rivalry from the soccer fields to the rings of international boxing.

After the victory of the England team over the Mexican team, the British boxer Conor Benn sent a direct warning to the current welterweight champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Ryan García, ensuring that he will take his title from him in the month of September.

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The constant verbal exchanges between both athletes on digital platforms have increased expectations about a potential fight for next September 12 in the United States.

Hostility between the training camps increased due to Ryan García's behavior during the FIFA tournament, where he was observed wearing the jerseys of the United States, Mexico and Portugal national teams as a sign of support.

Messages and warnings in the digital environment

Benn took advantage of the English squad's classification to the quarterfinal round of the summer competition to issue a statement through his official communication channels. The European fighter used the traditional motto of his country's fans regarding the return of the World Cup trophy to British soil to establish an analogy with his goals in paid boxing.

“Come home,” wrote Conor Benn on his official account on the social network X in reference to the performance of his country's team. In the same publication, the challenger addressed the monarch to send him a direct message about the result of their eventual confrontation in the ring: “just like your belt will come home to me in September, clown.”

Negotiations in progress and opinions of the promoter

Despite the statements issued by both athletes on the internet, the fight for the WBC 147-pound championship does not have a definitive contractual signature that ensures its realization.

The president of Golden Boy Promotions and representative of Ryan García, Óscar de la Hoya, has publicly expressed his reservations about this duel, pointing out that fans would prefer to see a direct rematch against Devin Haney.

The working groups between the promotion teams remain active to evaluate the financial viability of the event planned for the end of the summer. While the details of the contract are defined, the current monarch of the green and gold organization must focus on meeting the financial commitments acquired based on the result of the soccer match.

Financial consequences of sports betting

The defeat of the Mexican team against the representative of England also meant a monetary cost for the welterweight champion. Hours before the opening whistle, Ryan García agreed to a bet of one hundred thousand dollars with the British promoter Frank Warren regarding the score of the contest played on the field of play.

With the elimination of the tricolor team, the American boxer is obliged to transfer the agreed sum to a social assistance institution selected by Warren.

The development of the negotiations to define Ryan García's future in the ring will remain under the observation of discipline analysts during the coming weeks of the summer calendar.