Ryan Garcia is set to face Teofimo Lopez in his next fight after his emphatic victory over Conor Benn last month.
Garcia defended his WBC welterweight title with a second-round stoppage of British contender Benn in Las Vegas and is now holding talks for a fight against Lopez, Sky Sports News understands.
Fellow American Lopez also holds a world title in the same division after he sealed a majority decision win over Rolando Romero to claim the WBA belt in August.
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Lopez has been ordered to defend his WBA title against Lancashire fighter Jack Catterall, but is pressing ahead with a fight against Garcia instead.
Benn is yet to confirm his next move after the second loss of his professional career against Garcia.
His long-term trainer Tony Sims has confirmed that Benn will never fight again at welterweight.
The 30-year-old announced on social media that he will spend some time away of the ring, although he continues to be linked with a trilogy fight against Chris Eubank Jr.
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