Prograis Predicts Benn's Risk Will Ultimately Backfire

Regis Prograis has cautioned that Conor Benn's bold move will ultimately prove to be a mistake when they face off this weekend. Benn is set to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the site of his previous middleweight victories, for his third consecutive bout at the football ground. Prograis, a former super-lightweight world champion, is moving up to 150lbs to take on Benn at a catchweight with no rehydration limit. 'They've certainly set the terms in his favor, but I'm confident in my ability to win,' Prograis stated 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. Undeterred, he chose to focus on making the fight happen rather than worrying about the weight. 'I know I'm the better fighter, and I'm not concerned about weight stipulations,' he said. Prograis remains optimistic about his chances of winning and has also disclosed that there is no rematch clause in place for his bout with Benn. 'We don't have a rematch clause, but if the fans want to see it again, I'd be open to it,' he said. Prograis had initially planned to move up to 147lbs, but he was approached with the offer to fight Benn on six weeks' notice. 'They're taking a risk by fighting me, especially since I've been training,' he noted. Prograis doesn't consider Benn to be on the same level as him, saying, 'I don't think he's in my class. I know I'm the better fighter.' He views Benn as an 'okay' fighter, but not exceptional. 'If you look at our accomplishments, mine far surpass his,' Prograis said. 'I've been ranked No. 1 in the world twice and have been a champion twice, which is something Benn has never achieved.' Prograis is eager to use a victory over Benn as a stepping stone to another world title shot. 'A win will open up numerous opportunities for me,' he said. 'I'm confident that after this fight, something big will come my way. My goal is to become a three-time champion.'