Conor Benn secured a decisive victory against Regis Prograis on April 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 98-92.
This fight marked a significant return for Benn, who had not fought since leaving promoter Eddie Hearn. His victory improved his professional record to 24 wins from 25 bouts, a remarkable achievement after a tumultuous period in his career.
During the match, Benn sustained a cut above his right eye, but it did not hinder his performance. Prograis, aged 37, was rumored to be carrying an injury into the fight, which may have affected his performance.
The bout took place at a catchweight of 150lbs and was part of the undercard for the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov fight. Eddie Hearn was present at ringside, despite his recent split from Benn.
Benn’s father, Nigel Benn, accompanied him to the ring, adding a personal touch to the event. After the fight, Conor expressed his feelings towards Hearn, saying, “I love Eddie. I love Eddie.” He dismissed any negative noise surrounding his career, stating, “I don’t feel no type of way at all to any of the noise or anything that’s being said, it’s just one of the things, isn’t it?”
Notably, Benn’s career had been halted for two-and-a-half years following a failed drug test in 2022. He has since been cleared by an anti-doping panel and continues to deny any wrongdoing.
As Benn transitions to Zuffa Boxing, the implications of this switch and its impact on his future remain to be seen. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact nature of Prograis’s injury leading into the fight.
With this victory, Benn aims to re-establish himself as a top contender in the boxing world, and fans are eager to see what comes next in his career.
