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Garcia vs Benn title fight intensifies amid weight disputes

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As the 12 September 2026 WBC welterweight championship bout at the T-Mobile Arena approaches, tensions between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn have intensified. Following Garcia’s absence from a scheduled faceoff, he dismissed the event’s importance, stating he found it “amusing” to watch Benn engage in a mock faceoff with his father, Nigel Benn. Benn characterized the absence as disrespectful. Concerns regarding Benn’s physical condition have escalated as he returns to the 147-pound limit for the first time since 2022. Benn described the weight cut as being “dragged through the pits of hell,” while observers have noted his gaunt appearance and raised questions regarding the health risks of such an extreme cut. Benn maintains he is healthy and plans to move to higher weight classes after the fight. Garcia has dismissed Benn as an “average fighter” who does not deserve the title shot. Amidst the buildup, Zuffa Boxing CEO Dana White noted the high stakes for both athletes: 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. ~~White also expressed interest~~ On 10 September, both fighters successfully made weight in ~~signing~~ Las Vegas, with Garcia weighing in at 145.5 pounds and Benn at 146 pounds. The final press conference was marked by disruption when Teofimo Lopez appeared in a fake beard and sunglasses, and security intervened to ~~Zuffa Boxing once his current agreement with Golden Boy Promotions expires, citing~~ confiscate eggs from Garcia’s ~~significant commercial appeal and box office potential despite past controversies.~~ pocket. Garcia has also requested the use of 8-ounce gloves to increase impact should Benn fail to meet weight requirements.

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