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Conor Benn Vs. Regis Prograis Results: Highlights and Reaction
Benn improved to 25-1 and earned a unanimous decision after 10 rounds, with a rumored $15 million Zuffa Boxing deal adding stakes.
- On Saturday, British boxer Conor Benn secured a unanimous decision victory over former two-time super lightweight champion Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with all three judges scoring the bout 98-92.
- This contest marked Benn's first appearance under Dana White's Zuffa Boxing banner, reportedly a one-fight deal worth $15 million, competed at a 150-pound catchweight.
- Benn set the pace early with speed and movement, though he suffered cuts over both eyes from accidental head clashes; Prograis showed resilience, landing a significant left hand in the seventh round.
- Following the defeat, Prograis announced his retirement from boxing, telling Ring Magazine that this was his final professional fight.
- Benn aims to complete a move back down to 147 pounds to pursue a potential championship matchup against WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.
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The Englishman respected his home and dominated the fight even though his rival resisted for the moment, this allows Benn to look for more attractive fights
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 33%
R 17%
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