Conor Benn’s $15 Million Zuffa Boxing Debut vs Regis Prograis

Conor Benn’s next chapter is set in London under the brightest possible lights, with huge money on the table and plenty of debate about whether this is a genuine test or a showcase.

On April 11, British welterweight Conor Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) will make his Zuffa Boxing debut against former two-time world champion Regis Prograis (30-3, 24 KOs) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, serving as the co-main event to Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov. The bout will stream live worldwide on Netflix, marking one of the highest-profile cards yet in Dana White’s new boxing venture.

This fight is Benn’s first outing since his high-profile split from Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and his stunning one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, reportedly worth a massive $15 million. That figure has sent shockwaves through both boxing and MMA circles, with some UFC stars openly questioning how a boxer with Benn’s name recognition could command that kind of purse.

From a storyline standpoint, it’s a homecoming and a power move rolled into one. Benn returns to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he scored a statement win over Chris Eubank Jr. in 2025, now coming back as one of the faces of a brand-new promotion backed by Dana White and streaming on one of the biggest platforms in the world.

But the matchup against Regis Prograis has sparked mixed reactions. On paper, Prograis is a dangerous name: a 37-year-old former two-time world champ with 30 wins, 24 by knockout, and a long run as one of the top fighters at 140 pounds. However, he’s also coming off tough recent fights and moving up in weight to face a naturally bigger man in Benn, fueling talk that this might be a “name” opponent chosen at the right time.

Still, Prograis is talking like a man who believes he’s spoiling the party, reminding fans that the last time he fought in London, Benn was buried on his undercard, and promising that this time he’s the one teaching lessons. That kind of edge adds spice to a fight many already view as a measuring stick for Benn’s true level at the world stage.​

Beyond the ropes, the bigger story might be what this represents for Dana White and Zuffa Boxing. Dropping a reported $15 million on Benn for a single fight is widely seen as a statement of intent: a way for White to plant a flag in boxing and show he can outspend traditional promoters to grab talent and headlines. It also positions Benn as a central figure in this new era, whether fans feel he’s earned that role or not.

For Benn, it’s a dream scenario: a huge payday, a stadium homecoming, a global Netflix audience, and a respected former champion in the opposite corner whose age and recent mileage might work in his favor. For Prograis, it’s a chance to flip the script, derail the hype, and potentially cash out with a legacy-defining upset.

One way or another, April 11 isn’t just another date on the boxing calendar. It’s a litmus test: for Benn’s ambitions at the elite level, for Prograis’ remaining fire at 37, and for whether Zuffa Boxing and Netflix can really change the way big-time boxing is packaged and sold.