Conor Benn Vs. Regis Prograis Breakdown

Conor Benn will take on former two-time world champion Regis Prograis in a 150-lb catchweight on April 11, as we preview this fight. 

The bout serves as the co-main event for the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov card, which represents Netflix’s inaugural live boxing broadcast from the United Kingdom. Benn reportedly signed a $15 million one-fight contract with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, a move that Hearn described as “heart-wrenching.” Benn returns to the very stadium where he recently settled his most bitter rivalry, having dominated Chris Eubank Jr. in a 12-round unanimous decision revenge victory last November.

While a natural welterweight (147 lbs), Benn has spent the last three years testing the waters in heavier classes. Since his 2022 stoppage of Chris van Heerden, he has competed twice at 154 lbs and twice at 160 lbs. Dropping to 150 lbs represents his leanest fighting weight in nearly four years.

The 37-year-old Prograis recently snapped a two-fight losing skid with a gritty unanimous decision win over Joseph Diaz in August 2025. That fight took place at a 143-lb catchweight, suggesting that while Prograis is the smaller man, he is more accustomed to the lower weight range.

The Approach

Benn’s tactical priority will be utilizing his rejuvenated speed and natural size advantage to overwhelm the older Prograis early. His approach will center on high-volume “power-boxing,” using a stiff double-jab to close the distance before exploding with his trademark hooks. Expect Benn to target Prograis’ body early to test the 37-year-old’s conditioning at the higher weight. By digging left hooks into the ribs, Benn can slow down Prograis’s lateral movement, eventually setting up the overhand right that has become his signature finishing blow. 

Prograis is a seasoned southpaw who excels at the “half-beat” rhythm—hitting opponents when they are in the middle of their own offensive transitions. Despite being the smaller man, Prograis has the superior ring IQ and will likely look to make the fight “ugly” and technical rather than a shootout. Prograis will likely employ a check-right hook every time Benn lunges forward with his aggressive bursts. By pivoting out to his right, Prograis can force Benn to “reset” his feet, frustrating the younger fighter and forcing him to reach.