The fight will act as the co-main event to Tyson Fury’s heavyweight bout with Canadian-based Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov. The Ring event will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Netflix will stream the action globally.

On Thursday afternoon, Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) took to social media to official announce his return.

“Guys, Connor Benn here,” he said. “I’ve just finished training this morning. It's been a flat out week, but I'm excited to announce I'll be fighting on April 11th, live on Netflix, as the co-main event to Fury versus Makhmudov against Regis Prograis. Make sure you tune in live on Netflix. Let's have it.”

The fight with Prograis will be contested at a catch weight of 150 pounds as Benn works his way back down to welterweight after spending 2025 embroiled in middleweight grudge matches with Chris Eubank Jr.

The pair’s first fight in April claimed The Ring’s “Fight of the Year” award. Benn lost that fight after 12 thrilling rounds, but he redressed the balance with a wide decision win in the November rematch.

Benn’s ultimate aim is a return to 147 pounds and a shot at newly crowned WBC champion, Ryan Garcia, or WBA belt-holder Rolly Romero.

Given the long relationship Benn’s trainer, Tony Sims, has enjoyed with the Hearn family and Matchroom Boxing, there had been speculation as to whether the two would continue working together following Benn’s split from the promotional giant. But a brief video Thursday appeared to show Benn getting straight back down to work at the Matchroom Gym.

Prograis (30-3, 24 KOs) hasn’t boxed since he outpointed Joseph Diaz over 10 rounds August 2 in Chicago. The New Orleans native jumped at the chance to step up to 147 pounds for the opportunity to fight Benn. The 37-year-old southpaw is well known to British fight fans after losing decisions to former undisputed 140 pound champion Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall.