Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn slated for September 12 title fight in Las Vegas

Ryan Garcia will defend his WBC welterweight title against Britain's Conor Benn on September 12 at the T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout marks Garcia's first mandatory defense since winning the belt in February. Promotional material from Zuffa Boxing describes the contest only as a “World Welterweight Championship,” sparking speculation that the organization may introduce its own belt alongside the WBC title.

The fighters' media day in New York turned heated, with Benn calling Garcia a “big child” and Garcia retorting that Benn would not last the full distance. Security was required to separate the two after a verbal clash. Dana White, head of Zuffa Boxing, intervened during the confrontation, while Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn later claimed White was “bullied” into a co‑promotion with Golden Boy.

Outside the ring, Garcia reiterated his intent to sue Devin Haney over post‑fight comments, keeping a legal dispute alive as the September showdown approaches.