Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn prepare for WBC welterweight title fight Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are scheduled to face off Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia defends the WBC welterweight title he captured against Mario Barrios in February. Benn, who holds a 25-1 record with 14 knockouts, enters the bout following a victory over Regis Prograis in April. Garcia missed a scheduled media face-off on Tuesday but is expected to participate in the final press conference and weigh-in leading up to the weekend matchup. The contest features a clash of styles, with Garcia relying on his hand speed while Benn brings significant punching power and volume. This event marks the first world title opportunity for Benn, who aims to succeed in Las Vegas where his father, Nigel Benn, did not.
- •Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
- •Conor Benn enters the fight with a 25-1 professional record.
- •Garcia skipped a Tuesday face-off but remains scheduled for Thursday's press conference.
- •The fight is the first world title opportunity for Benn.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — What Garcia and Benn each need to get right at T-Mobile Arena
"Speed against power, a title run against a level jump. Here's what Garcia and Benn each have to get right at T-Mobile Arena.
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