Conor Benn’s highly anticipated return is official. The newly signed Zuffa Boxing attraction will face former world champion Regis Prograis (30-3, 24 KOs) on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London, as part of the blockbuster Fury–Makhmudov card set to stream globally on Netflix.
For Benn (24-1, 14 KOs), the venue carries deep meaning. It was at Tottenham where he split a dramatic two-fight series with Chris Eubank Jr in 2025 their first bout earning The Ring Fight of the Year honors. In the November rematch, Benn was sharper, flooring Eubank twice and winning a clear decision.
Conor Benn embraced the symbolism in Thursday’s press release: “April 11 can’t come soon enough… My last fight there showed the world exactly who I am and what I’m about. Fighting on the biggest stages, I fear no one.”
This marks his first bout since signing a lucrative one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, further raising the stakes.
Prograis Sees “Full Circle”
Houston-based southpaw Prograis enters with experience and power but questions surrounding durability. He last outpointed Joseph Diaz in a gritty 10-rounder, though that fight followed a fading loss to Jack Catterall where Prograis hinted at retirement.
Now 35, Prograis views this as both opportunity and statement: “Last time I fought in London, Conor Benn was on my undercard… this circle will close with me teaching him a lesson on April 11.”
He was quick to dismiss comparisons to Benn’s previous opponent: “He’s not fighting some weight-drained super middleweight. I am in shape.”
Stakes and Style Clash
Benn’s Advantages:
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Youth (younger, fresher legs)
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Momentum from Eubank rematch
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Aggressive pressure and hand speed
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Massive home support
Prograis’ Advantages:
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Elite southpaw craft
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Heavy left hand
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Big-fight experience
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Nothing to lose
The bout feels like a crossroads fight:
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For Benn: a statement win solidifies him as a true marquee name under the Zuffa Boxing banner.
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For Prograis: an upset repositions him in lucrative territory late in his career.
Netflix Spotlight
The Fury–Makhmudov card headlined by heavyweight action will be broadcast globally on Netflix, continuing the platform’s growing investment in premium boxing events. Two major British names are now confirmed for April 11, and the rest of the undercard is expected to be announced soon. For Benn, it’s another chance to prove he belongs at the top tier not just in London, but on a global stage.
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