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Conor Benn made his Zuffa Boxing debut against Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but underperformed despite a $15 million signing. The fight showcased his struggles rather than his potential.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.) Conor Benn, seen with blood running down his cheek, looks on during the Super Welterweight fight between Conor Benn and Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images for Netflix)
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On Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Conor Benn gave a live demonstration of what $15 million buys you in todayâs market.
But it wasnât a lot.
The trademark violence that had epitomized some of Bennâs better performances was absent in his co-feature bout on the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov card, which broadcasted live on Netflix. His power wasnât too big of an issue for former champion Regis Prograis, even with the 37-year-old Prograis entering the ring past his prime and possibly injured, but still with enough left in the tank to take the Brit to the scorecards.
Benn (25-1, 14 KOs) won a unanimous decision with three identical scores of 98-92 in his favor.
But with that performance, and at the amount it reportedly cost Zuffa through Turki Alalshikh to pry Benn from Matchroomâs promotional stable on a reported one-fight deal worth $15 million, executives like Dana White may have buyerâs remorse.
Prograis (30-4, 24 KOs) wasnât picked to give Benn problems. The match was made to make Zuffaâs boxer look like a terrifying puncher had arrived in the welterweight division, with a hopeful knockout win over a battle-tested veteran. If Prograis were considered a more dangerous opponent for Benn, White likely wouldnât have mispronounced Prograisâ name during promotional footage on Friday. Reacting on Instagram, boxing rival Oscar de la Hoya couldnât help but laugh.
Matchroomâs Eddie Hearn could be seen yawning at ringside in the middle of Bennâs fight.
Alalshikh made a hasty exit during the bout, perhaps back to Tyson Furyâs locker room as The Gypsy King prepared for the headline fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
No matter how one reads it, the optics were bad.
There was some good to Bennâs work, though. He was authoritative with his jab, and boxed sprightly on his feet against a relatively sturdy Regis, who tried to hold his ground despite an intensity of pressure firing his way.
Prograis popped Benn with good shots of his own, like a short-range jab from southpaw position â peppering his face with the punch, focusing particularly on the left eye and brow. Benn's knee flirted with the canvas toward the end of the opening round but Benn, with a well-timed left-right, buckled Prograisâ knees before the bell.
In the ensuing rounds, Benn forced early pressure on Prograis but missed with many of his shots. Showing damage to the face, and more sluggish with his shots, Prograis labored through the fight while Benn continued to out-land him at a clip of two to one by the third round. But then Prograis cut Benn with a head-butt in the fourth round, and though accidental, it proved to be a moment that likely buoyed the visiting Prograis.
If there was any issue with his leg, it only gave credence to pre-fight speculation that Prograis carried injuries with him to the ring. Bennâs former promoter Hearn escalated the rumor in the lead-up when he said the boxer was âbadly injuredâ and that everyone knew it.
Another narrative focused on Bennâs physique, as he dropped to a 150-pound catchweight for Saturdayâs bout after back-to-back fights with British rival Chris Eubank Jr. at middleweight (160 pounds), and whether heâd be better or worse for it.
He certainly didnât look as powerful or explosive, even if it was he who appeared the near-constant aggressor.
Whether Benn has lost his power temporarily or permanently remains to be seen, but what is clear is that Prograis lost the fight, but may have won the night, cutting Benn around both eyes even in defeat, despite an eight-year gap in age, and possible injuries too.
By contrast, Benn got the win but at what cost?
Because, at his price, Zuffa might now be wondering what exactly they bought.
For full coverage of Fury vs. Makhmudov, check out Uncrowned's fight night hub.
Conor Benn lost his debut fight against Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Conor Benn signed for $15 million in Zuffa Boxing.
The fight took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Conor Benn fought Regis Prograis on April 11, 2026.

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