Regis Prograis has addressed recent rumors regarding his fitness ahead of the upcoming match against Conor Benn. This highly anticipated bout will take place at a catchweight of 10st 10lb, which sits four pounds above the welterweight limit.
Details on the Fight
Benn, 29 years old, expressed confidence in making a lower weight of 10st 7lb in the future. On the 5 Live Boxing podcast hosted by Steve Bunce, he stated, “If a world title opportunity was offered to me tomorrow, I would take it at 147 to fight this weekend.”
Recent Performance and Future Goals
This matchup marks Benn’s first fight since November 2022, where he faced Chris Eubank Jr. He stated his desire to remain active, saying, “I chose to be active, and I want to get straight back out. This opportunity was presented, so I took it.”
Prograis, who won his last fight against Joseph Diaz in August 2025, also experienced a setback when he lost to British boxer Jack Catterall in October 2024. As for his strategy, Benn remarked that he always looks “for an impressive win” and hopes to “close the show early” so he can enjoy a celebratory meal afterward.
Fight Summary
- Fighters: Conor Benn vs. Regis Prograis
- Weight Class: 10st 10lb (four pounds over welterweight)
- Benn’s Age: 29 years
- Last Fight for Benn: November 2022 vs. Chris Eubank Jr.
- Prograis’ Last Win: August 2025 vs. Joseph Diaz
- Prograis’ Loss: October 2024 vs. Jack Catterall
Both fighters are looking forward to delivering a compelling performance. As the bout approaches, fans are eager to see if Prograis can dismiss the injury rumors and if Benn can achieve his goal of an early victory.
