Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12 in Las Vegas - here's the date, odds, undercard and how to watch.
Ryan Garcia puts his WBC welterweight title on the line for the first time when he faces Conor Benn on September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia claimed the belt in February with a wide decision win over Mario Barrios, while Benn arrives as the WBC's mandatory challenger and a genuine box-office draw following his two grudge fights with Chris Eubank Jr.
It's a first world title shot for the Brit, whose father Nigel won the same belt at super middleweight back in 1992. Here's everything you need to know about the fight, including odds, undercard and how to watch.
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn Odds
Garcia goes in as a heavy favourite at 4/11, with Benn out at 11/4 to pull off the upset. A draw is priced at 33/1.
Who is favourite to win Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn?
Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) is the clear market favourite, and it's not hard to see why. He's the reigning champion coming off a comprehensive win over Barrios and is widely regarded as one of the biggest stars in the sport. Benn (25-1, 14 KOs) has his own compelling narrative, revitalised by two Fight of the Year-calibre battles with Eubank Jr. and freshly signed to Zuffa Boxing, but this is unfamiliar territory. He hasn't campaigned at welterweight since April 2022, and reports of a "brutal" weight cut to 147lbs have raised questions over how he'll perform on fight night. Expect much of the outcome to hinge on whether Benn can stay disciplined behind his jab and avoid Garcia's left hook, and whether the weight cut leaves him drained by the championship rounds.
When is Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn?
The fight takes place on Saturday, September 12, though for UK viewers the action will spill into the early hours of Sunday, September 13 because of the time difference. No official ring-walk time has been confirmed, but based on typical Vegas card scheduling, Garcia and Benn are expected to enter the ring around 4am BST on Sunday morning. The main card is set to start at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, with prelims from 5pm ET / 2pm PT.
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Undercard
The chief support sees unbeaten cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia (30-0, 23 KOs) face Noel Mikaelian (28-3, 12 KOs) in a bout billed as a title fight, though the exact championship status remains muddled following the fallout from Opetaia's move to Zuffa. Elsewhere on the main card, Mark Magsayo takes on Andres Cortes at lightweight. The prelim headliner is a 147lb clash between Jose Ramirez and Alexis Rocha, with four further undercard bouts completing a nine-fight bill.
Full card:
- Ryan Garcia (c) vs Conor Benn — WBC welterweight title, 12 rounds
- Jai Opetaia (c) vs Noel Mikaelian — cruiserweight, 12 rounds
- Mark Magsayo vs Andres Cortes — lightweight, 10 rounds
- Jose Ramirez vs Alexis Rocha — welterweight, 10 rounds
- Plus four further preliminary bouts
Where is Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn?
The fight is staged at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada — the home of NHL side the Vegas Golden Knights and a regular host for the sport's biggest nights.
How to Watch Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn
In the UK and Ireland, the fight is available exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view, or via DAZN's Ultimate Tier subscription. US viewers can stream the card on Paramount+ at no extra cost. ESPN will also carry live updates and fight week news throughout.
