Ryan Garcia defends WBC title against Conor Benn at T-Mobile Arena
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Ryan Garcia prepares to defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ahead of the bout, Garcia dismissed the 29-year-old challenger as an average fighter who does not merit a world title opportunity. Garcia noted that while Benn is athletic and aggressive, his skill level does not align with the requirements for a high-level title defense. The American fighter, who has secured 25 wins in 28 professional bouts, stated he is taking the preparation seriously despite his public comments regarding his opponent. The buildup to the fight has featured contrasting approaches, with Benn focusing on training documentation while Garcia has balanced his camp with appearances in the WWE. This match marks Garcia’s first defense of his welterweight belt.
- •Ryan Garcia defends the WBC welterweight belt against Conor Benn on Saturday.
- •The fight takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- •Garcia currently holds a record of 25 wins from 28 professional fights.
- •Benn has not competed at the welterweight limit since April 2022.
- •Garcia skipped a scheduled face-off with Benn earlier this week.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Benn does not deserve world title shot - Garcia
- 9:56 AMBBC Sport — Benn does not deserve world title shot - Garcia
"Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn is nothing more than an "average fighter" and does not deserve a shot at his WBC welterweight title.
"Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn is nothing more than an "average fighter" and does not deserve a shot at his WBC welterweight title.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:00 AMBenn does not deserve world title shot - Garcia
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn is nothing more than an "average fighter" and does not deserve a shot at his WBC welterweight title.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 9:56 AMBenn does not deserve world title shot - Garcia
Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn is nothing more than an "average fighter" and does not deserve a shot at his WBC welterweight title.
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