Conor Benn 'in touching distance' of becoming WBC world champion - title fight vs Ryan Garcia or Mario Barrios awaits

Conor Benn believes he is within 'touching distance' of the WBC welterweight title, and is ready to fight the winner of Mario Barrios against Ryan Garcia.

Benn has been confirmed as the mandatory challenger for the WBC belt, which is currently held by Barrios, who will firstly defend his title against Garcia in Las Vegas on February 21.

After his rematch win over Eubank Jr at middleweight in November, Benn has moved down in weight to achieve his long-term ambition of holding a world title.