WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn are preparing for a highly anticipated showdown in Las Vegas this Saturday. The bout features two of the most prominent welterweights in the sport, known for their significant box-office appeal.
Garcia secured the WBC belt earlier this year after a fight with Mario Barrios. Benn, meanwhile, competed in a higher weight category last year, winning and losing against Chris Eubank Jr. Benn's last stoppage victory was in April 2022 against Chris Van Heerden.
Both fighters have faced controversy regarding drug stories. Garcia was fined and banned after testing positive for Ostarine following his April 2024 win against Devin Haney, a fight that was subsequently declared a no-contest. Benn's drug situation was revealed after April 2022, though he was never fined or banned.