Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn slated for September 12 at Las Vegas' T‑Mobile Arena

Welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will face British contender Conor Benn on September 12 in Las Vegas' T‑Mobile Arena. Former undisputed super‑lightweight champion Josh Taylor has questioned Benn's readiness, saying he is not at British‑level compared with Garcia. Benn, who has a mixed record and past doping violations, earned the WBC title shot after a recent catch‑weight win over Regis Prograis. Garcia, who aims to defeat Benn as his first priority, has already indicated his next target: Teofimo Lopez, the winner of the August 22 bout against Rolly Romero, whom Garcia wants to face as his Golden Boy Promotions send‑off. The fight marks Garcia's attempt to solidify his standing after a controversial no‑contest with Devin Haney earlier in the year.