Ryan Garcia has announced he will defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in a blockbuster fight set for September 12 in Las Vegas. The announcement was made by Garcia on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show. Speaking about his upcoming opponent, Garcia jokingly referred to Benn as "from the other side," prompting Fallon to speculate if Benn was an extraterrestrial visitor. Garcia clarified, "No, he's from across the pond. I'll just say his name: Conor Benn."

Garcia, 27, claimed his title in February by defeating Mario Barrios via unanimous decision. Benn, 25-1 (14 KOs), most recently defeated former 140lbs champion Regis Prograis by unanimous decision on April 26. The fight between Garcia and Benn promises to be a highly anticipated event, with Garcia aiming to deliver a convincing performance to send Benn back to the UK.

Benn has been a formidable opponent in recent years, including a memorable main-event bout against Chris Eubank Jr at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2025. The upcoming fight in Las Vegas is poised to be one of the biggest events of the year in boxing.