Carl Froch names the fighter who he thinks will leave Conor Benn 'absolutely splattered' and it is not Shakur Stevenson

Last month, Benn shocked the world when he left Eddie Hearn to sign with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing , and his first fight under his new promoter was confirmed when it was announced that Benn will fight Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov. 

Since beating Chris Eubank Jr last November, Benn has been speculated to be facing many opponents with Shakur Stevenson, Josh Kelly, and Ryan Garcia reportedly all in the frame to be future foes of the Essex man. 

Garcia finally became world champion last month when he outclassed Mario Barrios to become WBC welterweight champion and winning that title will make him a huge target for Benn if he can get past Prograis.  

Froch, who has often been critical of Benn, has questioned the Briton's credentials at the highest level and he thinks Benn would find it hard against the popular Californian. 

“Conor Benn against Ryan Garcia, I think Conor gets absolutely splattered,” said Froch when speaking on Froch on Fighting . 

“I’ve got to be honest, I don’t think he’s got a chance. He’s not there yet. Who’s he beat? What’s he done? Who’s his biggest win? 

“You can say [Chris Eubank] is a big win. Eubank got battered by Liam Smith. What’s Conor done to warrant a world title against this guy? He’s just not become a world champion, and it’s become a good fight but I just think Ryan Garcia runs rings around him.”

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