Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn prepare for welterweight title fight in Las Vegas
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout serves as the main event of a card co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. Garcia enters the ring following a victory over Mario Barrios, while Benn moves back down to the 147-pound weight limit after competing at higher weights in recent appearances. Both fighters have faced scrutiny regarding their histories with drug testing, as well as questions about their current physical preparation and focus. Tony Bellew noted that the contest likely depends on Garcia maintaining mental discipline throughout the 12-round scheduled match. Fans can access the event via DAZN or Paramount+ depending on their region.
- •Ryan Garcia defends the WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12.
- •The fight takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- •Benn competes at the 147-pound welterweight limit for the first time in two-and-a-half years.
- •The event is available on DAZN and Paramount+.
- •The undercard includes a lineal cruiserweight title fight between Jai Opetaia and Noel Mikaelian.
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — A dark cloud lurks over Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn
- 1:05 PMESPN — Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn: Picks, predictions, more
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Tony Bellew warns champion
"On September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn will headline a Ring fight card, co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. Fight fans in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and most countries worldwide can catch the action live on DAZN pay-per-view and The Ultimate Tier, while the […]
"COMMENT: Both have returned adverse drug-test results in the last four years, yet they find themselves in one of the biggest – and controversial – fights of the year, writes combat sports editor Alex Pattle
"Two former champs, a title contender and a celebrity boxing fan break down the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn title fight and offer their predictions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:23 PMA dark cloud lurks over Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn
COMMENT: Both have returned adverse drug-test results in the last four years, yet they find themselves in one of the biggest – and controversial – fights of the year, writes combat sports editor Alex Pattle
- ESPNSep 10, 2026, 1:05 PMRyan Garcia-Conor Benn: Picks, predictions, more
Two former champs, a title contender and a celebrity boxing fan break down the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn title fight and offer their predictions.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:46 PMRyan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Tony Bellew warns champion
On September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn will headline a Ring fight card, co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. Fight fans in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and most countries worldwide can catch the action live on DAZN pay-per-view and The Ultimate Tier, while the […]
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