WBC champion Garcia announces Benn fight for September
Summary
WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will fight Britain's Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12. Both fighters have had challenges in their careers, including doping suspensions, and this match follows their ongoing rivalry.Key Facts
- Ryan Garcia is the WBC welterweight champion and has won 25 of 28 professional fights.
- Garcia won his first major title in February by beating Mario Barrios.
- Conor Benn has never fought for a world title and is 29 years old.
- Benn previously fought at middleweight but recently returned to welterweight for his last fight.
- Benn signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, a company linked to UFC and Saudi investment.
- Both Garcia and Benn were suspended for one year due to doping issues.
- The fight will be held in Las Vegas on September 12, the same night as a major Canelo Alvarez fight in Saudi Arabia.
- Garcia and Benn have a personal rivalry, including a past confrontation at an awards show.
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