As he prepares to defend his title against Conor Benn, WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is presenting a more mature and focused version of himself and is asking his longtime promoter, Oscar De la Hoya, to stop what he calls contributing to the chaos that has traditionally followed “King Ry” throughout his career.
Garcia, 25-2 (20 KOs), will meet Benn, 25-1 (14 KOs) in the 12-round main event of a fighting tribute to Mexican Independence Day, presented by Golden Boy Promotions in partnership with Zuffa Boxing and Ryan Garcia Promotions on September 12, 2026, broadcast live on Paramount+ and DAZN from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas