Fighters react to Dana White’s $15 million man, Conor Benn, and his lackluster Netflix debut
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content. ) Conor Benn, seen with blood running down his cheek, looks on during the Super Welterweight fight between Conor Benn and Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images for Netflix) | Getty Images for Netflix Conor Benn made his $15 million Netflix debut earlier today (Sat.
, April 11, 2026) from inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, but some of the biggest names in boxing were not impressed. Today was a big opportunity for Benn for more than one reason. Not only was this Benn’s official debut on Netflix and on a Tyson Fury undercard, but the 29-year-old was cashing in on his highly-controversial one-fight contract with Zuffa Boxing, which is worth a shocking $15 million.
That number surprised many in not only the boxing community, but more importantly among UFC fighters who have been trying to get more money from Dana White and company for years. Benn, who was coming off a decision win over Chris Eubank Jr. in a rematch last November, was the betting favorite to take care of former two-division champion, Regis Prograis, who was rumored to be bringing an injury into the fight.
As expected, Benn was able to have his way with Prograis over the course of 10 rounds. It wasn’t pretty, though, as Benn struggled to really hurt Prograis and force an early end to the fight. During and after the fight, some of boxing’s biggest names chimed in to share their disgust for Benn’s performance.
This included the likes of Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, and Shakur Stevenson. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts! CONNOR BUMM — RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) April 11, 2026 Conor Benn Stay away — Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) April 11, 2026 🥱🥱🥱🥱 — Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) April 11, 2026 If he makes it 12 rounds with me I’ll be disappointed in myself 😂 — Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) April 11, 2026 Benn is absolutely rank rotten — Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorBoxer) April 11, 2026 Connor Benn is not only not a 2 weight world champion, hes not even a 1 weight world champion.