Conor Benn will fight American Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s return in London on April 11, it was confirmed Thursday.
Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) last week left Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom to sign a one-fight deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing to face Prograis (30-3, 24 KOs), a former two-time junior welterweight world champion.
The fight will form the co-main event of Fury’s return against Arslanbek Makhmudov at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April. The event will be promoted by Zuffa and Ring Magazine and will be streamed live on Netflix globally.
Benn last fought in November at Tottenham, beating Chris Eubank Jr. in a rematch after losing the first bout in April.
“April 11 can’t come soon enough, returning to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium again, where I made history against Eubank Jr. means everything to me. My last fight there showed the world exactly who I am and what I’m about,” Benn said.
“Fighting on the biggest stages, in the biggest shows, I fear no one. I’m fully locked in and ready to deliver another statement performance.”
The 29-year-old had said he wanted to challenge for the WBC title, calling for a fight with Ryan Garcia, while he was also called out by Shakur Stevenson, who beat Teofimo Lopez in January.
However, Benn will now return under the Zuffa banner against Prograis, who has lost two of his past three bouts to Brit Jack Catterall and American Devin Haney.
Prograis, who suffered his first career defeat to Josh Taylor in London in 2019, said he was eager to show the world he still has what it takes to compete at the top level.
“Last time I fought in London, Conor Benn was on my undercard, so this is a full-circle moment for me,” Prograis said.
“But this circle will close with me teaching him a lesson on April 11. He’s not fighting some weight-drained super middleweight. I am in shape and will bring home this victory.”