Zuffa Boxing’s marquee event is officially set to proceed after both headliners successfully navigated the scale on Friday. Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn each made their designated weights without difficulty, clearing the way for their WBC welterweight title clash scheduled for Saturday. Garcia, the defending champion, recorded 145.5 pounds, while Benn came in at exactly 146 pounds. The remainder of the card also cleared their respective weight limits, ensuring all scheduled bouts will move forward as planned.
Garcia enters the bout with a 25-2 record, having recently captured the WBC title by defeating Mario Barrios. The victory represented a significant rebound after he fell short in his previous attempt to claim the WBA welterweight championship against Rolando Romero. Benn arrives with a 26-1 record and is searching for his first major title. Despite suffering a loss to Chris Eubank Jr., Benn secured a rematch victory and subsequently defeated Regis Prograis to earn this opportunity at a major belt.
The main event features compelling stylistic contrasts between the two competitors, with Garcia’s speed potentially countering Benn’s power advantage. Beyond the headliner, the card includes other notable matchups, with Jai Opetaia defending his Zuffa cruiserweight title against Noel Mikaelian. The event will be broadcast live on Paramount+ and DAZN, with the main card beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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