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Legal Showdown Threatens Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Fight
Los Angeles, Monday, 15 June 2026.
A high-stakes legal battle between Golden Boy Promotions and Zuffa Boxing could derail the much-anticipated Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight. Cease-and-desist letters fly as promoters clash over broadcasting rights and contractual obligations, with DAZN and Netflix caught in the crossfire. The dispute reveals deep fractures in combat sports, where UFC’s expansion into boxing sparks fierce competition. Will this fight happen, or will legal gridlock leave fans empty-handed?