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Conor Benn vs. Prograis in Zuffa Debut on April 11

Published 5 April 2026

Conor Benn is set to make his debut under Zuffa Boxing on April 11 at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, facing former two-time world champion Regis Prograis in a 150-pound catchweight bout over 10 rounds. The matchup serves as the co-main event for Tyson Fury's return against Arslanbek Makhmudov, marking a pivotal moment for the 28-year-old British welterweight following his recent split from longtime promoter Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.

The fight carries added uncertainty after Hearn, Matchroom's chairman, publicly questioned Prograis's fitness. In an interview with iFL TV, Hearn stated that the 37-year-old American "shouldn't even be in the ring, because he's that badly injured." He added, "Everybody knows about Regis Prograis. I'm not gonna discredit Prograis or the fight. Everyone knows the situation." Prograis, who last won a 10-round decision over Joseph Diaz earlier this year, has dropped two of his previous three bouts, including 12-round decisions to Jack Catterall in 2024 and Devin Haney in 2023. Rumors of a potential cancellation surfaced in recent weeks, though Prograis dismissed them, insisting he was fully prepared.

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