Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn 2026

Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The card is part of the Mexican Independence Day weekend, one of the biggest boxing dates of the year in the US. Main card start time will be confirmed closer to fight night. Sources: ESPN, Sky Sports.

The fight is held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the premier combat-sports venues in the United States, with a capacity of around 20,000. T-Mobile Arena has hosted major boxing and UFC cards, including numerous title fights. Sources: ESPN, Forbes.

Ryan Garcia's WBC Welterweight World Title (147 lb) is on the line. Garcia won the title in a previous bout and this is his first defence. A Benn victory would make him a world champion at welterweight for the first time. Sources: ESPN, Sky Sports.

Ryan Garcia (USA, b. 1998) is a professional boxer and WBC Welterweight World Champion. Known for his explosive left hook and huge social media following, he previously fought at lightweight before moving up to welterweight. He holds the WBC strap and defends it against Benn on September 12, 2026. Sources: ESPN.

Conor Benn (England, b. 1996) is a British professional boxer and son of former WBC and WBO middleweight champion Nigel Benn. A welterweight contender, Benn is coming off two fights with Chris Eubank Jr. (Eubank Jr. won via unanimous decision in their November 2025 rematch). The Garcia fight is Benn's first world title shot at welterweight. Sources: Sky Sports, Forbes.

USA and international: The fight is broadcast on Paramount+ (included with subscription, no extra PPV cost for most markets). UK and Ireland: DAZN PPV. The event is promoted by Zuffa Boxing (Dana White's boxing promotion). Check your local broadcaster for exact details closer to fight night. Sources: Sky Sports, ESPN.

Odds favour Ryan Garcia as the defending WBC champion going into the fight, though Benn's physical power and technical improvements make him a credible challenger. Garcia's speed and one-punch knockout power are his key weapons; Benn's pressure and body work are considered strengths. Always check your sportsbook for the latest lines. Sources: ESPN BET, Sky Sports.

The full undercard for the September 12, 2026, card has not been announced in full. The event is promoted by Zuffa Boxing (Dana White) and will be held at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. Sources: Sky Sports, ESPN.

In the US, the fight is included with a Paramount+ subscription, no extra PPV charge for most subscribers. In the UK and Ireland, it is available via DAZN PPV. Pricing and exact distribution may vary by region, check your local provider closer to fight night. Sources: Paramount+, DAZN, ESPN.

This is the first meeting between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn. No prior fight between them has taken place. The matchup is a transatlantic clash between the American champion (Garcia) and the British challenger (Benn), framed as one of the most anticipated welterweight fights of 2026. Sources: ESPN, Sky Sports, Forbes.

Exact purse figures are not officially confirmed. As a WBC world title fight promoted by Zuffa Boxing at T-Mobile Arena, one of Las Vegas's top venues, this is a high-profile event with significant guaranteed purses for both fighters, plus pay-per-view revenue sharing. Unofficial estimates suggest eight-figure purses for the main event fighters, typical for a world title fight of this scale. Sources: Forbes.