Garcia to defend WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas
Ryan Garcia will make his first defense of the WBC welterweight championship against Britain's Conor Benn on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 knockouts) is set to defend his WBC welterweight title against British contender Conor Benn (25-1, 14 knockouts) in the main event of a Las Vegas bout on Saturday night. The 12-round fight will determine whether Garcia can retain the belt after his first defense. Both fighters entered the arena with unbeaten streaks in the division and are expected to deliver a high-profile showdown.
Garcia, who captured the title earlier this year, has expressed confidence in his preparation, while Benn, a former world champion at junior welterweight, aims to add the welterweight crown to his résumé. The bout is scheduled for the standard 12-round distance under WBC rules.