Benn to face WBC champion Garcia on 12 September
Summary
Conor Benn will fight WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia on 12 September at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This will be Benn’s first chance to win a world title, while Garcia will defend his belt for the first time.Key Facts
- The fight is scheduled for 12 September in Las Vegas.
- Conor Benn is the WBC’s number one challenger since December.
- Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title in February by beating Mario Barrios.
- Benn has fought mostly at higher weight classes recently but is returning to welterweight.
- Both fighters were suspended for a year due to doping issues in 2024–2025.
- Benn is now promoted by Zuffa Boxing, owned by UFC’s Dana White and backed by Saudi investment.
- Garcia has a record of 25 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest in his 28 professional fights.
- The fight will happen just before Mexican Independence Day, highlighting Garcia’s Mexican heritage.
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