Ryan Garcia to Defend WBC Title Against Conor Benn
The matchup would mark Garcia’s first WBC welterweight defense, but promoters still must settle broadcast and scheduling issues.
- On Monday, WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia announced on The Tonight Show that he will defend his title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12.
- Benn earned his position as the mandatory challenger after defeating former 140-pound champion Regis Prograis in April, while Garcia captured the WBC belt by defeating Mario Barrios earlier this year.
- Garcia described personal animosity toward his opponent, recalling an encounter at an award show two years ago where he claimed Benn 'grabbed me, pressed up on me.' He added, 'We'll be ready to go get him.'
- Promotional friction remains a hurdle, as Garcia is aligned with Golden Boy Promotions while Benn recently signed with Zuffa Boxing, requiring a resolved contract before the fight is officially locked in.
- The September 12 date faces scheduling complications, as Saudi Arabia boxing financier Turki Alalshikh stated Canelo Alvarez will meet Christian Mbilli that same day in Riyadh, potentially affecting broadcast windows.
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Ryan Garcia to defend WBC belt against Conor Benn
Ryan Garcia has announced that he will face Conor Benn in a major bout in Las Vegas on September 12 in the first defense of his WBC welterweight title, News.Az reports, citing Sky Sports. Garcia revealed the fight during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday. While discussing his next opponent, Garcia initially said the challenger was “from the other side,” prompting host Jimmy Fallon to jokingly wonder whether he mea…
Ryan Garcia announces he will be fighting Conor Benn in a blockbuster encounter in Las Vegas this September
Ryan Garcia has selected Conor Benn as the man hell make his first WBC welterweight title defence against, telling Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that the bout will take place in Las Vegas on September 12
Ryan Garcia confirms Conor Benn fight on Jimmy Fallon Show
Ryan Garcia says fight with Conor Benn “is a little personal” Ryan Garcia just revealed his next fight will be against Conor Benn. Live on The Jimmy Fallon Show, WBC World welterweight champion Ryan Garcia exclusively revealed, “I can say that we are fighting September 12th, it will be in Vegas, and the opponent, let’s […]
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