Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the Guardian providing live updates of the bout.
Live updates
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Key facts
- Ryan Garcia is defending the WBC welterweight championship.
- His opponent is Conor Benn.
- The fight takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- The Guardian is covering the event with live updates.
Ryan Garcia is defending his WBC welterweight championship against Conor Benn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to the Guardian’s live coverage of the event.
The Guardian described the two as rivals who collide in the night’s main event.
The outlet said its coverage would be led by a writer named Bryan, who was due to provide live updates through the night, and invited readers to send in their thoughts on the fight.
Ahead of the main event, the Guardian said it had published a lookahead to the contest.
Why it matters
The bout is a WBC welterweight title defence between Garcia and Benn, a notable event for boxing fans following the division.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Ryan Garcia v Conor Benn fight taking place?
The fight is being held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to the Guardian.
What title is on the line?
Ryan Garcia is defending the WBC welterweight championship against Conor Benn.
How can I follow the fight?
The Guardian is providing live updates of the event through its live blog coverage.
Timeline
- ‘I want Teófimo’: Ryan Garcia calls out rivals after two-round destruction of Conor Benn
The Guardian Sport: Garcia stops Benn 1min 25sec into second round Champion floors challenger with concussive right López, Haney, Stevenson among possible fights Ryan Garcia needed less than four minutes to blow away Conor Benn before turning his sights on the rest of the welterweight division. The
- Ryan Garcia knocks out Conor Benn to retain WBC welterweight championship – as it happened
The Guardian Sport: Garcia retains 147lb title with second-round TKO Teófimo López confronts Garcia afterward in ring Opetaia retains cruiserweight title on undercard Zuffa/Paramount paused for a commercial break with Garcia and Benn in the ring before the fighter announcements. Which is a choice! A
- Ryan Garcia knocks out Conor Benn to retain WBC welterweight championship – live reaction
The Guardian Sport: Garcia defends WBC welterweight title against Benn Rivals collide at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Send Bryan an email with your thoughts on the fight Zuffa/Paramount paused for a commercial break with Garcia and Benn in the ring before the fighter announcements. Which is a choice!
- Ryan Garcia v Conor Benn: WBC welterweight championship – live updates
The Guardian Sport: Garcia defends WBC welterweight title against Benn Rivals collide at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Send Bryan an email with your thoughts on the fight Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s his lookahead to tonight’s main event. Continue reading…