Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: UK Time, Undercard and Odds

By Ben | Split Decision
Updated: May 19, 2026, 12:30 BST
Published: May 19, 2026, 12:30 BST

Ryan Garcia says he will fight Conor Benn on Saturday, 12 September 2026 in Las Vegas, with the American naming Benn as the opponent for the first defence of his WBC welterweight title. Garcia announced the fight during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, although some details around the event are still awaiting full confirmation.

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn is being targeted for Saturday, 12 September 2026 in Las Vegas. For UK fans, the fight is expected to take place in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September, with main event ringwalks likely around 4am to 5am BST if the bout follows the usual Las Vegas schedule. The UK broadcaster, PPV price and full undercard have not yet been officially confirmed.

This is not a quiet world-title defence. It is Garcia against Benn, America against Britain, speed against pressure, and one of boxing’s most chaotic names meeting one of its most combustible British contenders. Whether it is the cleanest fight the welterweight division can make is another question. But in terms of noise, attention and search interest, Garcia vs Benn has landed straight away.

Is Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn a done deal?

No. Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn is not officially confirmed as a done deal yet. The fight talk is currently based on Garcia saying during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that he would fight Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12.

Until there is an official announcement from the promoters, broadcaster, sanctioning body and both fighters’ teams, it should be treated as a proposed or targeted fight rather than a fully confirmed event

When is Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn?

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn is being targeted for Saturday, 12 September 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garcia told Jimmy Fallon that the fight would take place in Vegas on September 12, while Sky Sports has also reported the date and location for the proposed WBC welterweight title defence.

For UK viewers, that means the main event is expected to land in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Key details:

• Fight: Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn
• Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
• UK main event date: Sunday, 13 September 2026 (Early Hours of the morning)
• Venue: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Expected UK ringwalk time: Around 4am to 5am BST
• Weight: Welterweight
• Title: WBC welterweight title, if final sanctioning is confirmed

Garcia has called Benn his next opponent, but the event still needs the remaining broadcast, undercard and final fight-week details to be made official.

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn UK fight time

The UK start time for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn has not yet been officially announced.

Because the fight is expected to take place in Las Vegas, UK fans should prepare for a late one. Major Las Vegas main events usually fall in the early hours for British viewers, especially when the headline fight is built around US prime-time.

Expected UK schedule:

• Main event ringwalks: Around 4am to 5am BST
• UK fight date: Sunday, 13 September 2026

How to watch Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn in the UK

The UK broadcaster, TV channel, streaming details and PPV price for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn have not yet been officially confirmed.

DAZN has been linked to the wider plans around Garcia vs Benn, with talkSPORT reporting that the potential fight could sit within a DAZN “Knockout Weekend Bundle” alongside Canelo Alvarez’s September 12 return. However, until the broadcaster confirms the event, the official UK viewing details remain TBC.

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn undercard

The Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn undercard has not yet been confirmed.

Further undercard fights are still to be announced.

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn odds

Garcia is expected to be priced as the more likely winner because of his hand speed, reach, title status and sharper single-punch threat. Benn’s route is pressure, pace and making the fight uncomfortable, but he is likely to enter as the underdog if the fight is confirmed.

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Our Analyst’s Prediction

Ryan Garcia should be the favourite.

The fight looks dangerous for Benn because of the way he attacks. Benn is at his best when he is forcing the issue, stepping in hard, punching in bursts and making opponents react under pressure. Against Garcia, that same aggression could give him a route into the fight, but it could also walk him straight onto the punch Garcia wants most.

The question is whether Garcia can stay disciplined when Benn refuses to let him coast. Benn will not try to win a neat fencing match at range. He will try to drag Garcia into exchanges, make him uncomfortable and turn the fight into something scrappier than Garcia wants.

Tale of the Tape

Garcia has a slight edge in height and reach. BoxRec lists Garcia at 5ft 8½in with a 70-inch reach, while Benn is listed at 5ft 8in; Tapology lists Benn’s reach at 68 inches and his record at 25-1.

The numbers point to a simple tactical divide. Garcia wants distance, timing and clean counters. Benn wants pressure, rhythm disruption and exchanges.

Why is Ryan Garcia fighting Conor Benn?

Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn makes sense commercially before it makes perfect sense competitively.

Garcia is newly positioned as a WBC welterweight champion and wants a first defence with attention attached to it. Benn brings exactly that. He has a famous surname, a British audience, an aggressive style and enough controversy around him to make the fight loud before the first bell.

It is also personal enough to sell. Garcia has framed Benn as a rival from “across the pond” and said the fight carries extra edge because of a previous confrontation.

From Benn’s side, the appeal is obvious. This is the kind of fight that can quickly rewrite his position in the sport. A win over Garcia in Las Vegas would be bigger than a standard contender victory. It would be a world-title win, a major US breakthrough and the kind of result that pushes him straight into boxing’s biggest conversations.

Garcia next fight after Benn

Garcia has spoken about bigger fights in the future, including possible rematches and major welterweight clashes, but no follow-up opponent has been officially announced. The immediate focus is Benn, if the fight is finalised for September 12.

Benn next fight after Garcia

If Benn wins, he becomes a major player at welterweight immediately. If he loses, his next move will likely depend on the manner of defeat, whether he makes the 147lb limit comfortably, and whether he continues at welterweight or moves back above the division.

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Ben is the founder and editor of Split Decision, an independent boxing news site covering world title fights, British boxing, and boxing products.