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Conor Benn to fight WBC champion Ryan Garcia on 12 September

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:48 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Conor Benn to fight WBC champion Ryan Garcia on 12 September

Summary

Conor Benn will face WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 12 September. This match marks Benn's first shot at a world title against Garcia, who is set to defend the belt for the first time after winning it in February. Benn, now promoted by Zuffa Boxing, last fought at welterweight over two years ago. Garcia, with a professional record of 25 wins, has faced controversies, including a suspension for a failed drugs test. The fight takes place ahead of Mexican Independence Day.

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By the Numbers

•Benn is the WBC's number one challenger despite a two-year absence at welterweight.
•Garcia won the WBC title by beating Mario Barrios in February 2026.
•The fight occurs on the weekend before Mexican Independence Day.
•Benn was sidelined for a year due to a doping scandal.
•Garcia was previously suspended for a year after a positive drugs test.

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What they're saying

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After months of verbal warfare, Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn will fight for the WBC welterweight title. Britain's own Benn will travel to the United States, on enemy soil, to compete in the biggest fight of his career. 'The Destroyer' has elevated to a new level of late, first avenging his single ...
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