Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn prepare for WBC title clash in Las Vegas

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are set to clash this Saturday, September 12, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the WBC Welterweight World Championship. The fight week has been marked by tension after Garcia skipped a scheduled face-off, an absence he attributed to his personal routine. Benn criticized the move as disrespectful, while Garcia dismissed the importance of the event, stating he found it amusing to watch Benn engage in a mock face-off with his father, Nigel Benn.

Significant discussion has surrounded the physical condition of both fighters. Benn, returning to the 147-pound limit for the first time since 2022, described the weight cut as being “dragged through the pits of hell.” Observers and experts have raised concerns regarding the health risks of such extreme weight cutting, noting Benn’s gaunt appearance. Benn maintains he is healthy and intends to move up to higher weight classes after this bout.

Garcia has dismissed Benn as an “average fighter” and suggested he does not deserve the title shot. Meanwhile, Zuffa Boxing CEO Dana White noted that a decisive victory for Garcia could establish him as the “face of boxing,” while an upset by Benn would make him a massive star in the UK. The event is being promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and will be available via various global streaming platforms.