BENN'S BIZARRE BATTLE: CONOR EDGES PROGRAIS, BUT WHERE'S THE FIRE?

Conor Benn got the nod against Regis Prograis last night, but let's be honest, it wasn't the explosive statement fight we'd all been craving. The Independent reported on the points victory, and while a win is a win, 'The Destroyer' looked more like 'The Decision-Maker' in Orlando. This was meant to be Benn's grand return, a chance to silence the doubters and prove he belongs at the elite level. Instead, we got a cagey, tactical affair that lacked the venom we associate with a Benn. Prograis, a former world champion, is a tough nut, no doubt, but he's also past his absolute peak. Benn boxed well in patches, showed discipline, and landed some decent shots, but where was that relentless aggression? Where was the fire that made his dad, Nigel Benn, a legend of the sport? We’ve seen Conor tear through opponents with brutal efficiency. This felt… different. It was a professional performance, yes, but it lacked the 'wow' factor. British boxing fans want to see that raw, untamed spirit. They want to see him put on a proper tear-up. He got the W, but the question remains: is this the new Conor Benn, or just an off-night against a wily veteran? Only time will tell if he can truly step out of the shadow of his father's destructive legacy with performances like this.