Conor Benn kept his world title aspirations alive by securing a points victory over a seemingly diminished Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite polarizing reception from the London crowd, Benn displayed enough work rate to convince the judges, continuing his active comeback following a lengthy doping suspension.

Prograis, who looked stiff and potentially hampered by an injury, struggled to counter Benn’s consistent output throughout the middle rounds. Clashes of heads caused cuts above both fighters' eyes, but the American, usually campaigning lighter, could not find the necessary rhythm to control the pace against the determined Briton.

Questions about Benn’s career path persist, especially after his split from promoter Eddie Hearn, who defended him during his legal battles. The fighter reportedly earned a massive £11m for this bout, reinforcing his commercial appeal domestically, arguably second only to Joshua and Fury.

Zuffa Boxing chief Dana White has voiced intentions to establish the Zuffa belt outside traditional sanctioning bodies, creating ambiguity for Benn’s next move. Whether Benn challenges for a traditional title or aligns fully with White’s disruptive vision now dictates the next phase of his championship pursuit.