Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn set for Sept. 12 in Las Vegas
“King Ry” is back and has a date. WBC Welterweight champion Ryan Garcia revealed during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that he is set to face British contender Conor Benn on Sat. , Sept.
12, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada — with T-Mobile Arena expected to host the event. Garcia confirmed the […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 21: Ryan Garcia celebrates with his team after his fight with Mario Barrios after his WBC Welterweight Title Fight at T-Mobile Arena on February 21, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) | Getty Images “King Ry” is back and has a date. WBC Welterweight champion Ryan Garcia revealed during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that he is set to face British contender Conor Benn on Sat.
, Sept. 12, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada — with T-Mobile Arena expected to host the event. Garcia confirmed the matchup himself while teasing Benn’s identity before making the announcement official.
“We are fighting on September 12 — it’ll be in Las Vegas, and for my opponent, let’s just say he’s from the other side. Across the pond, I’m sorry,” Garcia said. “I’ll just say his name because I love this show.