DAZN, the global home of boxing announced today that it has secured a variety of international distribution rights to the highly anticipated welterweight world championship showdown between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, taking place Saturday, September 12, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be available exclusively on DAZN PPV in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as and priority non-exclusive markets, including Spain, Italy, France, the Nordic countries, Poland, Croatia and the Netherlands, and other select countries.
The blockbuster matchup brings together two of boxing’s most recognizable and talked-about stars in a showdown that will command attention and around the world. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will stream live globally on DAZN in select markets.
Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs), one of the sport’s biggest global attractions, will put his welterweight world title on the line against British star Benn (25-1, 14 KOs), who enters the bout seeking his first world championship.
The addition of Garcia vs. Benn further strengthens DAZN’s position as the global home of boxing, delivering another marquee event featuring two fighters with passionate international fanbases and significant crossover appeal.
Garcia has established himself as one of boxing’s most compelling attractions, combining explosive power and speed inside the ring with a massive following outside of it. He enters September 12 looking to successfully defend his welterweight crown on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
Standing across from him will be Benn, who has built his own international following through an aggressive, all-action style and enters Las Vegas determined to bring a world championship back to the United Kingdom.
The championship doubleheader will also feature unbeaten cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia facing Noel Mikaelian for the Zuffa and Ring cruiserweight world titles. Former world champion Mark Magsayo and rising heavyweight Da’Mazion Vanhouter will also compete on the main card.
MAIN CARD
Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) vs. Conor Benn (25-1, 14 KOs) – 12 rounds – Welterweight World Title (147 lbs.)
Jai Opetaia (30-0, 23 KOs) vs. Noel Mikaelian (28-3, 12 KOs) – 12 rounds – Zuffa and Ring Cruiserweight World Titles (200 lbs.)
Da’Mazion Vanhouter (12-0, 9 KOs) vs. Raphael Akpejiori (19-3, 18 KOs) – 8 rounds – Heavyweights (200+ lbs.)
Mark Magsayo (29-2, 19 KOs) vs. Andres Cortes (25-0, 13 KOs) – 10 rounds – Lightweights (135 lbs.)
Additional details surrounding availability, pricing and fight-week programming will be announced in the coming weeks.
