Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn prepare for September 12 welterweight title fight

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn prepare for September 12 welterweight title fight
Summary

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are scheduled to face each other on September 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The 12-round contest features Garcia's WBC welterweight championship on the line. The matchup was facilitated by Zuffa Boxing co-founder Turki Alalshikh following previous friction between Golden Boy Promotions and Zuffa Boxing. The event card includes a cruiserweight title defense by Jai Opetaia against Noel Mikaelian, as well as several additional bouts. This fight marks the final contest on Garcia's current contract with Golden Boy Promotions before he becomes a free agent. Both fighters participated in promotional events at Fanatics Fest in advance of their upcoming appearance in the ring.

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  • Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn fight for the WBC welterweight title September 12 in Las Vegas.
  • The event is held at T-Mobile Arena and streams on Paramount+ and DAZN.
  • Jai Opetaia defends his cruiserweight title against Noel Mikaelian in the co-main event.
  • Turki Alalshikh helped secure the fight deal between the two rival promotional organizations.
  • Garcia enters the ring as a free agent immediately following the conclusion of this fight.
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  • 10:39 PMYahoo SportsOne week out, Garcia and Benn settle it in Vegas
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The talking stops next Saturday. Garcia and Benn settle their bad blood in the ring at T-Mobile Arena, with the WBC welterweight title on the line.

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