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Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn prepare for welterweight title fight in Las Vegas

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn prepare for welterweight title fight in Las Vegas
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — Benn and Garcia turn past scandals into a $30m Las Vegas world title payday
  • 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
What they're saying
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Fight offers revealing snapshot of boxers once facing uncertain futures after positive drug tests now vying for a welterweight world championship Four years ago Conor Benn’s career was thrown into limbo after two positive drug tests scuppered his blockbuster fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Two years ago Ryan Garcia was serving a one-year suspension after testing positive for ostarine at the time of his greatest victory. On Saturday night they will each be rewarded with an eight-figure payday when they meet at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for Garcia’s WBC welterweight championship. The purses have not been disclosed, although reports have put the combined pot at around $30m with each fighter expected to haul in roughly $15m (£11m). Continue reading...

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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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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

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