Conor Benn Secures Unanimous Decision Victory Over Regis Prograis

Conor Benn emerged victorious against former world champion Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's highly anticipated comeback bout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the fight 98-92 in his favor. Following the contest, Prograis announced his decision to retire from the sport. Benn's victory came as he revisited the site of his previous rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr, this time competing at a 150lb catchweight after their middleweight contests. Prograis, a two-time world champion at super-lightweight, was moving up in weight for this bout and demonstrated his experience, finding openings in Benn's defense and landing effective shots to the head and body. However, Benn's youthful energy and consistent aggression ultimately proved decisive, as he swung freely with hooks and drove blows into Prograis' trunk. Despite Prograis' resilience, Benn's power told, staggering him with a one-two combination at the end of the first round and bombing his right cross through the middle as the fight progressed. In another notable bout, Richard Riakporhe became a two-time British champion with a fifth-round stoppage of Jeamie TKV, announcing himself as a potent threat in the heavyweight division. Riakporhe's victory was marked by his booming right hand, which troubled TKV from the outset, and he eventually finished the contest with a flurry of powerful punches. Riakporhe expressed his desire to challenge for the world title, calling out potential opponents and stating his intention to continue knocking out his opponents. Additionally, Justis Huni edged out Frazer Clarke on a majority decision after their closely contested 10-round heavyweight clash, with Huni's hand speed proving the decisive factor. Despite the defeat, Clarke emerged with credit, having pushed Huni close and demonstrated his ability to box with assurance under pressure.