Ryan Garcia, 27, has confirmed his first title defence will pit him against British challenger Conor Benn on September 12 in Las Vegas. The bout will mark García’s sole defence of the WBC welterweight title after he captured it in February by stopping Mario Barrios. The match promises a high‑stakes clash between two rising stars.

Garcia revealed the matchup while on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, joking that Benn was “from the other side.” The Irish‑American fighter, 25‑1 with 14 KOs, returned to the ring earlier this year, knocking out former 140‑lb champion Regis Prograis and avenging a loss to Chris Eubank Jr. at Tottenham. The fight will test García’s durability.

Garcia recalled a 2022 awards‑show encounter where Benn grabbed him, adding a personal vendetta to the bout. He vows to “put a whopping on this man” and send him back to the UK with tea. The fight could cement García’s legacy and force Benn to prove he can defeat a world‑champion in 2025 season overall.

With Las Vegas set as the stage, fans will witness whether García can defend his crown against a determined British contender or if Benn’s grit will topple the new champion. The outcome will decide who earns the spotlight in the welterweight division heading into the next championship cycle.