Overview
- The WBC welterweight title fight between champion Ryan Garcia and challenger Conor Benn is confirmed for Saturday, Sept. 12 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. and on DAZN pay‑per‑view or Ultimate in the U.K. and Ireland.
- Conor Benn has said the cut to 147 pounds has been “brutal” and that this will be his last fight at welterweight, raising questions about his stamina and punch resistance on fight night.
- Early betting markets list Garcia as the clear favorite, with FanDuel odds in the range of roughly -350 to -370 for Garcia and +250 to +275 for Benn.
- The card’s co‑main features Jai Opetaia versus Noel Mikaelian at cruiserweight, a high‑profile matchup that carries belt‑sanctioning complications after recent title movements tied to promotional signings.
- If Garcia wins he has publicly named Teofimo Lopez as his preferred next opponent, a result that would influence future unification talks and how promoters and broadcasters arrange follow‑up events.