Bloodied Benn cruises to points win over Prograis

Bloodied Benn cruises to points win over PrograisImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Conor Benn intends to fight at welterweight moving forwardByKal SajadBBC Sport boxing journalist at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumPublished10 minutes agoCommentsA bloodied Conor Benn continued his march towards a world title shot with a points victory over a faded Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The 29-year-old Briton had to contend with cuts above both eyes from head clashes midway through the fight, but used his youth, energy and size to edge a messy but hard-fought contest.Former world champion Prograis, 37, landed some clean shots of his own but the American struggled for rhythm as the bout progressed, with all three judges awarding it 98-92 to Benn.The contest was staged at a catchweight of 10st 12lb (69kg), 3lb above the welterweight limit where Benn now hopes to target a world title.It was Benn's first outing since his much-publicised two fights with Chris Eubank Jr last year, and since parting ways with lifelong promoter Matchroom, having signed a high-profile one-fight deal with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing outfit in February.Fury v Makhmudov: Ringwalks under way for heavyweight fightChisora suggests retirement U-turn for Wilder rematchPublished31 minutes agoBenn outworks a faded PrograisImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Prograis seemed to be carrying a leg injury in the fightReturning to the venue of his two fights with bitter rival Eubank Jr - both contested at middleweight - Benn was met with an emotional reception as he walked to the ring, underlining his status as one of British boxing's most polarising figures.Jeers and cheers echoed around the stadium as 'The Destroyer', accompanied by his legendary father Nigel, shadowboxed his way to the ring to a string orchestra.Benn's career was halted for two-and-a-half years after he failed a drug tests in 2022. Although he was later cleared by an anti-doping panel and denies any w...