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title: "Former Gervonta Davis Opponent Is Conor Benn’s ‘Number One’ Choice"
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author: "Tom Eaton"
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published: "2024-02-07T10:02:07Z"
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# Former Gervonta Davis Opponent Is Conor Benn’s ‘Number One’ Choice

Following on from his win over Peter Dobson at the weekend, Conor Benn has been linked to a clash with Gervonta Davis, but ‘The Destroyer’ has admitted that there is an alternative option that is his ‘number one choice’.

Benn once again [went the distance in a second consecutive bout in the United States](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/spence-and-haney-criticise-conor-benn/) since returning from an eighteen-month lay-off.

His ongoing dispute with the BBBofC makes a return to the United Kingdom unlikely for Benn for the time being for least, opening the door for a showdown with ‘Tank’ Davis across the pond, which [seems to have interest from both parties.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-13046169/Conor-Benn-set-world-title-shot-Gervonta-Davis-AGREE-fight-trading-verbal-blows-online-Tank-claiming-needs-just-three-weeks-beat-Brit.html)

However, in an [interview with Boxing Social](https://youtu.be/tPuTgWP90h4?si=wEk9hZml-rgqT0MI), Benn announced that his ideal next opponent would be Mario Barrios, who was knocked out by Davis in round 11 of a super-lightweight affair back in 2021 in a bout for the WBA (Regular) 140lb title.

> “Aside from that idiot Eubank, who I can’t be a\*\*ed negotiating with and all of that, I’d probably go for \[Mario\] Barrios, he is my number one. If we can make it, I would love that fight next.”

Barrios picked up a second career loss against Keith Thurman as he attempted to bounce back from defeat to Davis but has since returned with back-to-back wins over Jovanie Santiago and Yordenis Ugas, with the latter being for the WBC interim welterweight title.

A win over Barrios would leave Benn well poised for a shot at either Terence Crawford or a possibly vacant full WBC title, although the allure of a contest against a pay-per-view star like Davis could derail those plans.