Prograis Warns Benn's Risky Strategy Will Ultimately Backfire

Regis Prograis believes Conor Benn's high-stakes gamble will not pay off when they face off in the ring this weekend. Benn is set to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he secured middleweight victories over Chris Eubank Jr, for his third consecutive fight at the football ground. Prograis, a former super-lightweight world champion, is moving up to 150lbs to fight Benn at a catchweight with no rehydration limit. 'They've set the terms in his favor, but I'm confident I can win,' Prograis said in an interview with Sky Sports. 'I've spent my entire career fighting at 140lbs, so this is a significant jump for me.' Prograis revealed that he proposed a weight stipulation for the day after the fight, but it was rejected. 'I told them I didn't care about the weight, I just wanted to make the fight happen,' he explained. Despite the challenging circumstances, Prograis remains optimistic about his chances of winning. He also disclosed that there is no rematch clause in place for his fight with Benn. 'We don't have a rematch clause, but if the people want to see it, why not?' Prograis said. 'My original plan was to move up to 147lbs, but I was training and in the gym, so I'm ready for this fight.' Prograis is confident that he is the better fighter and that Benn is taking a risk by facing him. 'I don't think Benn is in my league,' Prograis said. 'I've been the number one fighter in the world twice and a champion twice, and I know I'm better than him.' Prograis is looking to use a win over Benn as a stepping stone to another world title shot. 'A victory will open up many opportunities for me,' he said. 'I know that after this fight, something big will happen, and I want to become a three-time champion.'