Garcia vs Benn welterweight title fight set for Sept 12

A major welterweight title fight between American champion Ryan Garcia and British contender Conor Benn has been officially confirmed for September 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout, announced on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, represents a significant collaboration between rival promotional entities, with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing and Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions both involved in the event.

UFC CEO and Zuffa Boxing chief Dana White made the formal announcement, stating the fight was signed and would take place on Mexican Independence Weekend. Garcia, 27, will seemingly defend his WBC welterweight title against the 29-year-old Benn. Garcia captured the belt with a decision victory over Mario Barrios in February, a performance that marked a comeback from a points loss to Rolly Romero in 2025. Benn, who signed with Zuffa Boxing earlier this year after a highly publicized split from longtime promoter Eddie Hearn, is riding a two-fight win streak. He avenged a decision loss to Chris Eubank Jr. last November and followed it with a unanimous decision win over Regis Prograis in April.

The fight's arrangement was credited to Saudi boxing official Turki Alalshikh. A...