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Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn set for September clash in Las Vegas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn set for September clash in Las Vegas

Summary

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are scheduled to fight on September 12 in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena for Garcia's WBC welterweight title. Prior to the official announcement, both boxers discussed the matchup on Rick Reeno's Mr. Verzace Podcast. Benn described Garcia as both entertaining and unpredictable, while Garcia expressed confidence in his skills compared to Benn's. This bout marks Garcia's first title defense since winning the belt against Mario Barrios in February and is a title opportunity for Benn, who aims to replicate his father's achievements. The fight will be available on Paramount+ and DAZN in respective markets.

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Latest Updates

•Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Benn.
•Fight scheduled for September 12 at T-Mobile Arena.
•Both fighters shared insights ahead of the match on a popular podcast.
•Garcia's last fight resulted in a title win against Mario Barrios in February.
•Benn aims to reclaim a title his father once held.

Latest Updates

10:19 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The Ring’ CEO Reeno Got Both Sides of Garcia vs Benn Before Fight Was Official

What they're saying

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Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn will finally share a ring in September, but the BoxingScene founder got their first exchanges months earlier from two separate podcast chairs.
— Yahoo Sports

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