Regis Prograis instructed World Boxing Information his solely actual concern forward of his April 11 conflict with Conor Benn is drug testing for each males.
The 2-time world champion additionally dismissed a reported $15 million determine tied to Benn’s transfer to Zuffa Boxing, suggesting Eddie Hearn has already been “paid again with curiosity” from the 2 Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr. fights.
Talking completely to WBN, Prograis addressed the burden debate, the cash discuss, and the Benn-Hearn cut up with a blunt, fight-first view.
Prograis: “As Lengthy As We’re Examined I Really feel Assured”
Prograis confirmed he tried to safe phrases across the weight state of affairs for the Tottenham Stadium bout on the Tyson Fury undercard, however mentioned Benn’s facet rejected them.
“Yeah, I requested the weigh-ins to be at 147 lbs, they usually rejected it. Then I requested for a stipulation, they usually mentioned no, additionally. So I mentioned okay that’s superb too. I didn’t need to miss out on the chance, so I accepted.”
Benn fought Chris Eubank Jr. at 160 kilos for each London clashes, with a rehydration clause in place.
‘Rougarou’ added that he’s not apprehensive about Benn being heavier on combat evening, so long as the fundamentals are dealt with the precise method.
“I’m not likely apprehensive in regards to the weight distinction. Measurement doesn’t win fights. So long as we’re examined, I really feel assured.”
“I Don’t Suppose The Quantity Is True Lol”
Prograis additionally questioned the broadly reported $15 million determine connected to Benn’s subsequent combat.
“I don’t suppose the quantity is true,” he laughed. “However the combat got here fairly quick. I acquired the decision, and the combat was made in about two days.
“At first, I heard they was passing me up, however then I referred to as my supervisor and mentioned to please make the combat.”
Hearn Cut up And Tottenham Response
Quizzed on Benn’s highly-publicized departure from Eddie Hearn, Prograis framed it as a state of affairs the place the general public won’t ever have the total story.
“With him and Eddie, I believe it’s all the time three sides to a narrative,” Prograis identified.
Nonetheless, he urged Hearn has already benefited closely from Benn’s current run.
“Eddie took excellent care of him early in his profession, however Eddie acquired paid again with curiosity on these two fights with Eubank.”
Prograis mentioned he’s excited to combat within the UK once more, with some British followers suggesting they might again him on the evening.
The 37-year-old concluded by jokingly stating he would welcome any crowd help that comes with it.
“If I get a much bigger cheer than him, that’ll be nice. I’m enthusiastic about preventing again within the UK.”
Requested in regards to the 60,000 predicted stadium ambiance, he added: “Yep, wanting ahead to it.”
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Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing Information (WBN) and a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of expertise. He has interviewed world champions, damaged worldwide exclusives, and reported ringside since 2010. Learn full bio.
