Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn prepare for title fight in Las Vegas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are scheduled to meet at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday. The bout features Garcia defending his WBC welterweight title against challenger Benn. Both fighters enter the ring following histories of failed drug tests and career controversy. Garcia previously tested positive for ostarine following his 2024 victory over Devin Haney, while Benn faced scrutiny over elevated clomifene levels in 2022. Despite these incidents, both individuals remain active in the professional boxing circuit. The event is set to take place during Mexican Independence Day weekend, with both competitors continuing their careers under the Zuffa Boxing banner.
- •Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas.
- •Both fighters previously failed drug tests during their respective careers.
- •The match takes place this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
- •Conor Benn moved to Zuffa Boxing earlier this year.
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