Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn was watching from ringside when Conor Benn faced Regis Prograis this past weekend.
‘The Destroyer’ made his highly-anticipated return to the ring last Saturday night in what marked his one-fight deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing following a split from Hearn.
Benn defeated two-time world super-lightweight champion Regis Prograis by unanimous decision at the conclusion of their 10-round clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The 29-year-old from London has received some criticism for his performance against ‘Rougarou’, who has since announced his retirement from the sport.
Speaking to Seconds Out, Benn’s former promoter Eddie Hearn had his say on the Brit’s performance as he claims he would advise his former fighter to move up in weight ahead of his next outing.
“Yeah, it was frustrating. I mean, Regis Prograis obviously shouldn’t have been in there. He could hardly stand up so I think Conor will be disappointed not to get him out of there, To be honest with you, I think Conor’s better off up the weights.
“I don’t think he looked like he had any power. He trains very, very hard and I don’t know whether it’s the weight or what it was, but he didn’t look to have any zip behind his punches.
“A lot of cuts, you know, it’s a messy fight, not the best. And sometimes that happens when you’re kind of just having treading water fights.”
Despite Hearn’s advice, Benn is expected to campaign at 147lbs going forward, looking to force his mandatory position to face WBC world welterweight champion Ryan Garcia next.
