Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia clashed before a single punch was thrown, with tensions erupting at their inaugural faceoff. Set for September 12 in Las Vegas, this WBC lightweight title bout marks Benn’s first shot at a world championship.

Moments after his triumphant win over Ilia Topuria at the White House, Justin Gaethje contradicted a vow he had just made. Despite two title fight victories in 2026, the lightweight star couldn’t help but celebrate in a way he said he never would.