New WBC Champion Ryan Garcia ready to become ‘face of boxing’
Ryan Garcia, the new WBC welterweight champion, is eager to establish himself as the face of boxing. He acknowledges the importance of his championship title in achieving this goal and expresses a desire to lead the next generation of fighters. Garcia is focused on proving his dedication through upcoming fights and potential title defenses.
- ▪Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight belt in February 2026.
- ▪He believes that having the championship title is crucial for his ambition to become the face of boxing.
- ▪Garcia has expressed interest in defending his title against Conor Benn and a rematch with Devin Haney.
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Boxing New WBC Champion Ryan Garcia ready to become ‘face of boxing’ By Ryan Anderson Published May 18, 2026, 9:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Fresh off winning his first major world title, the WBC welterweight belt, Ryan Garcia believes he finally has everything he needs to become the face of boxing, but he’s not ready to claim that lofty title just yet. Garcia appeared on ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith this week to talk about his future, potential fights with Conor Benn and Devin Haney, and what winning a world championship means for his ambitions.
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