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Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn welterweight title fight

Overview

Ryan Garcia is scheduled to defend his WBC welterweight title against British challenger Conor Benn on September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The matchup has drawn significant scrutiny regarding Benn’s ability to meet the 147-pound weight limit, as he has not competed at that weight in four years. Analysts have expressed concerns that the weight cut could impact Benn’s performance, with former champion Regis Prograis noting that Benn “looks small.”

Garcia enters the bout as a favorite following a victory over Mario Barrios. While Benn seeks to regain momentum after a failed drug test and recent wins over Chris Eubank Jr. and Regis Prograis, experts suggest the outcome may depend on Garcia’s focus and Benn’s ability to manage the weight reduction.

Entities

Ryan Garcia · Conor Benn · Tony Bellew · David Price · T‑Mobile Arena

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Conor Benn faces Ryan Garcia in September welterweight title bout

    Conor Benn faces Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title in September, with experts raising concerns over Benn's ability to make the 147-pound weight limit.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn Welterweight Title Fight Set for Sept 12 in Las Vegas

    Ryan Garcia will defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas, with weight‑cut concerns for Benn and doubts about Garcia’s form highlighted by boxing commentators.

Sources

bigfightweekend.com · essentiallysports.com · middleeasy.com · secondsout.com