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‘This was my last fight’: Regis Prograis announces retirement after loss to Conor Benn
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Regis Prograis announced his retirement from boxing after losing to Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026. Prograis stated this was his last fight, expressing satisfaction with his career despite recent challenges.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Regis Prograis walks out for 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) | Getty Images for Netflix
Immediately following his decision loss to Conor Benn on today’s Netflix card, Regis Prograis announced his retirement from the sport of boxing while talking to Fight Hype. Prograis showed all the heart and toughness he’s been known for over the years, but it was evident in the fight he was physically compromised and is now the former world champion is calling it a career.
“This was my last fight, for sure” Prograis said. “This was my last one, even before the fight got announced I knew my next fight was going to be my last fight…This was a perfect storybook ending. I’m not going to lie, if I’m writing a book this is the perfect way to end it, somebody bigger, somebody supposedly stronger. I mean, we fought in front of a stadium, 70,000 people here. I love it, man.
“Honestly, in my career I did everything I ever wanted to do. So I really can’t [not] be happy…I was terrified of fighting but I pushed through it…I told all my partners I did not want to fight, I wanted to pull out like a month ago I wanted to pull out this fight. I was going to pull out today, I was going to pull out yesterday…I did get injured a few times in camp but to be honest, nothing was affected tonight in the fight.”
Prograis ends his career with a 30-4 (24 KO) career record and we wish him and his family all the best in his life outside of the ring.
Q&A
Why did Regis Prograis retire after his fight with Conor Benn?
Regis Prograis announced his retirement immediately after losing to Conor Benn, stating he had decided this would be his last fight even before the match.
What did Regis Prograis say about his boxing career after retiring?
Prograis expressed that he accomplished everything he wanted in his career and felt happy about his journey, despite being terrified before the fight.
How did Regis Prograis perform in his final fight against Conor Benn?
In his final fight, Prograis showed heart and toughness but was physically compromised, leading to a decision loss against Conor Benn.
