Could Benn vs McGregor Become a Reality in 2027?

Conor Benn recently threw down the challenge for a high-profile fight against Conor McGregor. The idea of these two crossing paths in the ring has sparked plenty of buzz. But is this potential matchup actually achievable?

Since suffering a loss to Ryan Garcia in a WBC welterweight title bout last September in Las Vegas, Benn hasn’t made many waves. Yet, when he responded “Any day of the week” to a fan’s fight poster featuring him versus McGregor on social media, it set off a frenzy among British media. Many began speculating about an Ireland versus UK showdown potentially taking place in early 2027.

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At 38 years old, McGregor has been linked to several boxing opponents ever since his amateur background and the big-money loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. back in 2017.

Why Benn vs McGregor Makes Sense

This fight could benefit both fighters. Benn has climbed beyond most domestic competition in the UK, with only a possible third bout against Chris Eubank Jr. seeming financially tempting. Other local matchups don’t promise similar paydays.

Benn reportedly pocketed $15 million for under two rounds against Garcia, which still pales compared to McGregor’s earnings. McGregor is said to have made up to $32 million in his last UFC fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329, a contest that lasted just over a minute. Holloway’s base was around $3 million.

McGregor has one fight left on his UFC contract, eyeing International Fight Week in July 2027. Since Benn fights under Zuffa Boxing, sharing ownership with the UFC’s parent company TKO, organizing this fight might be straightforward. They might even put a Zuffa welterweight or super welterweight title on the line to boost interest.

The Weight Class Question

Having spent time with both fighters, it’s clear Benn is naturally bigger. That poses a challenge regarding weight divisions. Benn vowed not to return to the 147-pound welterweight division after facing Garcia and has hinted at moving up to 154, 160, or even 168 pounds. McGregor last competed at welterweight, so they’d need to agree on a catchweight if McGregor recovers from injury.

Given the financial stakes, Benn might reconsider his vow and drop back down to welterweight. This fight looks very doable.