Ryan Garcia faces Conor Benn on Mexican Independence Day weekend

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Ryan Garcia faces Conor Benn on Mexican Independence Day weekend
Summary

Ryan Garcia prepares to face Conor Benn this Saturday in a bout scheduled for Mexican Independence Day weekend. The fight offers Garcia an opportunity to secure consecutive wins for the first time since 2022 following his victory over Mario Barrios in April. Garcia seeks to re-establish his standing in the sport after a period marked by a lengthy WBC expulsion and a failed drug test from his previous win against Devin Haney. Operating at 147 pounds, Garcia expressed interest in remaining in this weight class to pursue a potential rematch against Haney in the future. Benn enters the contest having publicly questioned Garcia's Mexican roots, adding tension to the upcoming encounter in Las Vegas. The match serves as a focal point for Garcia's ongoing return to the top of the division.

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  • •Ryan Garcia fights Conor Benn this Saturday in Las Vegas.
  • •Garcia defeated Mario Barrios by unanimous decision in April.
  • •The bout takes place during Mexican Independence Day weekend.
  • •Garcia aims to stay at 147 pounds for future title opportunities.
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  • 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: How to watch tonight's boxing match, start time, full fight card and more
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  • 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: What to know with predictions for undercard fights
  • 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Garcia's road to redemption continues against Conor Benn on Mexican Independence Day weekend
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While Garcia proved to the world that he was back in business with his title-reclaiming victory over Mario Barrios in April, a victory over Conor Benn on Mexican Independence Day weekend would truly solidify his return to the top of the sport.

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Conor Benn, who fights Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title Saturday, Sept. 12, has a chance to increase his visibility in the United States.

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Here's a deeper look at the undercard bouts ahead of Ryan Garcia's WBC title defense against Conor Benn in Las Vegas on Sept. 12.

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