Conor Benn rode the emotional wave of his rematch victory over Chris Eubank Jr in November 2025 — and now he’s stepping straight into a world-class test. Standing across from him on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is Regis “Rougarou” Prograis, a former WBC super lightweight world champion with 26 knockouts and a southpaw style built to cause problems. There’s a twist, though: they’re meeting at a 150-pound catchweight — 10 lbs above Prograis’ natural fighting weight — in what is arguably the most technically intriguing bout on the entire Fury vs Makhmudov card.
| Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England |
| Division | Super Welterweight (150lb Catchweight) |
| Scheduled Rounds | 10 |
| Broadcast | Netflix (Worldwide) |
Conor Benn (24-1-0, ~14 KOs) has had one of British boxing’s most emotionally charged recent journeys. The son of Nigel Benn built his reputation brick by brick before the Eubank Jr rivalry became the defining chapter of his career. Benn lost the first fight in April 2025 — a unanimous decision defeat that stung deeply — then returned seven months later in November 2025 to claim revenge in a rematch that sent the O2 Arena into raptures.
At 28, with 118 professional rounds logged across 25 fights, Benn is hitting his prime. He’s physically imposing for the weight class at 5’8” with a 68-inch reach, durable across 12 rounds, and his work rate — which the Boxing Data API tracks round by round — tends to increase in the second half of fights. He doesn’t always look for the early finish; he grinds opponents down. At 150lbs, he’ll carry every ounce of his natural welterweight frame.
Nationality: England | Age: 28 | Stance: Orthodox Height: 5’8” / 173 cm | Reach: 68.1” / 173 cm | Debut: 2016
Recent Form:
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Rodolfo Orozco | UD | 10 |
| Win | Peter Dobson | UD | 12 |
| Loss | Chris Eubank Jr | UD | 12 |
| Win | Chris Eubank Jr | UD | 12 |
Regis Prograis (30-3-0, ~26 KOs) is the most dangerous opponent of Benn’s professional career. The New Orleans southpaw is a former WBC super lightweight champion who has fought at the absolute pinnacle of 140lb boxing — beating the likes of Jose Zepeda (TKO R11) and winning a World Boxing Super Series tournament in 2019. His 26 KOs in 30 wins speak to genuine destructive power, and that southpaw alignment creates timing problems for orthodox fighters that can take rounds to solve.
At 36, Prograis arrives with something to prove. Consecutive points losses to Devin Haney (UD, December 2023) and Jack Catterall (UD, October 2024) left question marks over his best days. But a bounce-back unanimous decision over Joseph Diaz in August 2025 got him back on track — and a fight with Benn on a major Netflix card represents exactly the kind of platform he needs. Crucially, Prograis has been public about believing the 150lb catchweight suits him. Whether that extra weight amplifies his power or slows him down is a key variable.
Nationality: United States | Age: 36 | Stance: Southpaw Height: 5’8” / 173 cm | Reach: 66.9” / 170 cm | Debut: 2012
Recent Form:
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Danielito Zorrilla | SD | 12 |
| Loss | Devin Haney | UD | 12 |
| Loss | Jack Catterall | UD | 12 |
| Win | Joseph Diaz | UD | 10 |
| Benn | Prograis | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 36 |
| Record | 24-1-0 | 30-3-0 |
| KOs | ~14 (58%) | ~26 (87%) |
| Height | 5’8” / 173 cm | 5’8” / 173 cm |
| Reach | 68.1” / 173 cm | 66.9” / 170 cm |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Rounds Fought | 118 | 182 |
| Natural Weight | Welterweight (147lb) | Super Lightweight (140lb) |
At identical heights with virtually the same reach, this matchup hinges on technical skill, the southpaw-orthodox dynamic, and which man carries the 150lb catchweight better.
This is where it gets genuinely compelling. Prograis is the southpaw technician — his straight left hand is one of the best in the business, and the orthodox-southpaw alignment means his power shot constantly threatens Benn’s guard. He reads fights patiently, picks his spots, and his 26 KOs suggest he doesn’t need volume to do damage.
Benn is the bigger, younger, and more physically imposing fighter. A natural welterweight fighting at 150lbs, he’ll carry a physical advantage throughout. His style is high-pressure and volume-based — the Boxing Data API data from his Eubank Jr bouts showed him landing significant punch volume in rounds 7–12 when his opponents tire. His challenge is getting past Prograis’ southpaw timing in the early rounds without walking into the left hand.
The 10-lb journey from 140 to 150 for Prograis is the great unknown. Does carrying the extra weight amplify his punch power and give him added durability? Or does it slow his foot speed and sap his stamina in the second half?
Conor Benn must:
Regis Prograis must:
Prograis’ southpaw skills and championship pedigree make him a dangerous opponent — the toughest Benn has ever faced. But Benn is younger, naturally bigger, and fighting at home in front of his own crowd. Prograis’ consecutive decision losses suggest his engine has slowed, and ten rounds at an unfamiliar weight may ultimately tilt the fight in Benn’s direction in the back half.
Our pick: Conor Benn by UD 10 rounds — though Prograis makes the first half deeply uncomfortable.
| Country | Broadcaster | UK Time | US Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Netflix | ~8:30 PM BST | — |
| United States | Netflix | — | ~3:30 PM ET |
| Worldwide | Netflix | varies | varies |
The Benn vs Prograis co-main event is expected in the ring around 8:30–9:00 PM BST / 3:30–4:00 PM ET on Saturday, April 11.
Also on the card: Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov main event preview, Richard Riakporhe vs Jeamie Tshikeva British Heavyweight Title preview, and Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni preview.
When is Benn vs Prograis? Benn vs Prograis takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on the Fury vs Makhmudov undercard.
What weight is Benn vs Prograis? The fight is at a 150-pound catchweight — above Benn’s natural welterweight (147lb) and significantly above Prograis’ natural super lightweight (140lb).
How to watch Benn vs Prograis? Live on Netflix worldwide — included with a standard Netflix subscription, no pay-per-view surcharge.
Who is Regis Prograis? Prograis (30-3) is a former WBC super lightweight world champion from New Orleans. He has beaten former world champions including Jose Zepeda (TKO R11) and is known for his southpaw stance and 87% KO rate.
What is Conor Benn’s record? Benn is 24-1-0. His only professional loss came against Chris Eubank Jr in April 2025, which he avenged with a unanimous decision victory in November 2025.
Is there a title on the line in Benn vs Prograis? No world or domestic title is at stake — this is a 10-round catchweight contest at 150 pounds.
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