Conor Benn wins on Zuffa Boxing debut after controversial Matchroom exit

12 Apr 2026 • 4:55 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Conor Benn wins on Zuffa Boxing debut after controversial Matchroom exit

  • Conor Benn beat Regis Prograis on points at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.
  • Benn was given the nod by a margin of 98-92 on the scorecards of all three judges as he fought on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
  • It was Benn’s first fight with Zuffa Boxing after he announced the controversial decision to leave Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing in February.
  • Benn is now 25-1 in his professional career, with 14 wins coming by knockout.
  • He could now target a shot at a welterweight world title later this year.

IN FULL