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Garcia vs Benn: Divisive Stars Collide in Vegas
5 Sep
Summary
- Ryan Garcia defends his WBC title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas.
- Both fighters have faced scrutiny over past adverse drug test results.
- The main event is scheduled for September 12, with early morning BST start.
Get ready for a major boxing showdown as Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are set to clash next weekend. The welterweight bout, headlined in Las Vegas, will see American fighter Garcia defend his WBC title against Britain's Benn. Both athletes are polarizing figures in the sport, having encountered adverse drug test results in recent years.
Garcia, aged 28, enters the fight on the back of a February victory over Mario Barrios, which secured him the WBC strap. This title defense follows an upset loss to Rolly Romero and a previous defeat to Gervonta Davis. Benn, 30, is coming off recent wins against Regis Prograis and his rival Chris Eubank Jr.
The highly anticipated fight is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card is expected to commence at 1 am BST on Sunday, September 13, with the main event ring walks anticipated around 4 am BST. Fans in the UK can watch the event live on DAZN via pay-per-view for £24.99.
