Garcia vs Benn fight confirmed for Sept 12 after press chaos

A highly anticipated welterweight title fight between WBC champion Ryan Garcia and challenger Conor Benn was officially confirmed for September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The announcement follows a chaotic press conference in New York City on Saturday where the two fighters had to be separated by security after a heated exchange of insults.

The event, a co-promotion between Golden Boy Promotions and the newly formed Zuffa Boxing, marks Benn's first shot at a world title. The British fighter, 29, is moving back down to the 147-pound welterweight limit after his recent contests were fought at higher weights. Garcia, 27, will be making the first defense of the WBC title he won by unanimous decision against Mario Barrios in February.

Tensions flared immediately at the press conference. Benn told Garcia he would "smack those glasses straight off your face," prompting an expletive-laden response from the champion. Benn then stood up and attempted to approach Garcia before being held back. Throughout the event, Benn dismissed Garcia as a "spoiled brat" and a "little influencer" who throws "social media tantrums," questioning his heart and fighting credibility. Garcia fired...