Conor Benn Defeats Regis Prograis by Unanimous Decision in Netflix Boxing Event
Conor Benn won a unanimous decision against Regis Prograis in the co-main event of the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The fight took place at a 150-pound catchweight, with judges scoring it 98-92 across all three cards. Shakur Stevenson and Michael Conlan commented on Benn's performance following the bout.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Conor Benn defeated Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in a boxing match held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The event was streamed on Netflix as the co-main event for the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov card.
The fight occurred at a 150-pound catchweight, and all three judges scored it 98-92 in favor of Benn. Benn, who has a record of 25-1 with 15 knockouts, landed harder punches during the bout, including body shots that affected Prograis. Prograis absorbed the damage and continued to advance.
The match featured close-range exchanges. This victory marked Benn's debut under a promotional deal with Zuffa, estimated at $15 million. The deal supports Benn's fights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which he has adopted as his home venue.
Prior to this, Benn defeated Chris Eubank Jr. at the same location in 2025.
commented on the fight, stating that he would be disappointed if a bout with Benn went the full distance.
Stevenson added that a matchup between them would not be fair. These remarks came after Stevenson's own recent fights. Michael Conlan, a former fighter, questioned the value of Zuffa's $15 million investment in Benn based on this performance.
Conlan's comments were shared publicly following the event. No further details on Conlan's statement were provided.
expressed interest in fighting Benn via a post on X.
Possible opponents for Benn include Stevenson, Garcia, and Devin Haney. Benn's defensive performance in the Prograis fight has been noted in discussions of these potential bouts. The Zuffa deal positions Benn for larger events, with Tottenham as his base.
Prograis, competing past his prime according to reports, showed resilience but could not overcome Benn's output. Future fights will determine the return on Zuffa's investment.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-04-11
Conor Benn defeats Regis Prograis by unanimous decision at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
1 sourceForbes - Post-fight
Shakur Stevenson and Michael Conlan comment on Benn's performance and Zuffa deal.
1 sourceForbes - 2025
Benn defeats Chris Eubank Jr. at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Potential Impact
- 01
Zuffa evaluates returns on $15 million investment after debut.
- 02
Benn's next fight may involve opponents like Stevenson or Garcia.
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Public comments from fighters influence perceptions of Benn's skill level.
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