Teofimo Lopez Sums up Conor Benn's Chances of Beating Ryan Garcia to Become World Champion
Benn gets his first world title shot as Garcia makes the first defense after winning the belt from Mario Barrios by unanimous decision.
- On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia skipped his first scheduled face-off with challenger Conor Benn at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, forcing Benn to promote the Saturday title bout alone.
- Saturday's WBC welterweight title clash marks Garcia's first defense since defeating Mario Barrios in February, while Benn, a 29-year-old Brit, returns to the 147-pound limit after recent fights at higher weights.
- Following the absence, Garcia mocked Benn on Instagram, while Benn's father, boxing legend Nigel Benn, joined his son at the event, providing levity after Garcia failed to appear.
- Irritated by the absence, Benn told reporters, "He needs to get his together because come Saturday he's in for a real, real shock," remaining focused on the fight.
- Both fighters become promotional free agents following this bout, with Garcia eyeing a 2027 co-starring event alongside undefeated champion David Benavidez.
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