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Garcia vs Benn: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight

Garcia and Benn Set for Explosive Showdown in Las Vegas Next Weekend

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Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are gearing up for an electrifying clash next weekend, set to take place on Saturday, September 12, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This high-stakes bout features Garcia defending his WBC welterweight title against Benn, amidst a backdrop of mixed fan reactions and past controversies regarding drug-test results.

Garcia, the 28-year-old American, makes his first title defense after winning the belt by defeating Mario Barrios in February, bouncing back from a previous upset loss to Rolly Romero. On the other hand, Benn, 30, enters the ring following a points victory over former champion Regis Prograis in April and a decision win against his rival Chris Eubank Jr., who handed Benn his only professional defeat.

Fight Details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 12
  • Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
  • Main Card Start Time: 1am BST (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Saturday)
  • Main Event Ring Walks: Approximately 4am BST (8pm PT / 10 CT / 11pm ET on Saturday)

Fans can catch the action live on DAZN in the UK and various countries for a pay-per-view cost of £24.99, or via Paramount+ in the US. The undercard features several exciting matchups, including:

  • Jai Opetaia (C) vs Noel Mikaelian (Zuffa cruiserweight title)
  • Da’Mazion Vanhouter vs Raphael Akpejiori (heavyweight)
  • Mark Magsayo vs Andres Cortes (lightweight)
  • Jose Carlos Ramirez vs Alexis Rocha (welterweight)
  • Other bouts featuring Abel Gonzalez, Vlad Panin, and Oswaldo Molina.

With betting odds favoring Garcia at 3/10 and Benn at 5/2, this matchup promises to be a thrilling spectacle for boxing fans.

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