Garcia vs Benn: The Big Fight Shaking Up Boxing in September
Understand the broadcast, Paramount+ plans, and the boxers' records
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn will face each other this Saturday, September 12, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, in one of the most talked-about boxing nights of the calendar. The bout, which decides the first defense of Garcia's World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight title, gained prominence by taking over the date traditionally reserved for big names in Mexican boxing.
The fight between Garcia and Benn
Garcia enters the ring with a record of 25 wins, 2 losses, and 20 knockouts, after defeating Mario Barrios in February 2026. Benn, in turn, holds 25 wins, 1 loss, and 14 knockouts, having defeated Regis Prograis in April and become the mandatory challenger in the WBC welterweight rankings.
How to watch via Paramount+ in Brazil
The live broadcast of the fight will be exclusive to the Paramount+ platform in Mexico, and the same Zuffa Boxing agreement allows access to the event on the platform for other territories, including Brazil. Users will need an active subscription and devices compatible with the Paramount+ app.
Platform subscription plan values
In Mexico, Paramount+ offers two plans: the standard for 149 Mexican pesos per month and the premium for 199 pesos. Although the prices mentioned refer to Mexico, they illustrate the billing structure that may be adopted in other markets.
Recent history of the fighters
Garcia won the WBC welterweight title by defeating Barrios by unanimous decision in February 2026. Benn, without a belt, arrived as the top-ranked welterweight challenger, after avenging his loss to Chris Eubank Jr. and confirming his second consecutive triumph against Prograis.
Expectations for the September night
Bookmakers, such as Caliente.mx, point to Garcia as the favorite, although the odds may vary until the fight begins. The evening's schedule starts at 18:00 (Central Mexico time), with the main event scheduled for around 21:00, subject to the duration of the preceding bouts.
With information from Depor, Sports Illustrated.
Source: Depor, Sports Illustrated