Benn posted a short video Monday morning showing himself on a treadmill, still marked up from Saturday’s decision win over Regis Prograis. The swelling around both eyes was visible as he pushed toward a summer title fight with Ryan Garcia.
“Monday morning, 10k for breakfast. Any day of the week. Disciplined, unmatched work ethic. You can’t outwork me,” Benn said on social media.
The 29-year-old credited Prograis before turning straight to his next target.
“Shout out to Regis Prograis. Back-to-back stadium shows. I want that WBC world title next,” Benn said. “I’m healing up these from the head clashes, then I’m good to go. I’ll be ready in July or August.”
Benn also made it clear he plans to return fully to welterweight after fighting above the limit.
“My first fight back at 147, 150. I’m ready to drop back down to 147 to get that world title that belongs to me. Keep that belt warm, Garcia. I’m coming for it.”
At 37, Prograis was viewed as being on the slide, yet he managed to mark Benn up significantly. Those “head clashes” Benn mentioned aren’t being bought by everyone. The swelling and bruising suggest he took a lot of clean leather from a veteran who was physically compromised.
Prograis revealing post-fight that he came in with multiple injuries (hand, jaw, and ribs) and was effectively on the verge of retirement makes Benn’s inability to find a finish look even worse.
The callout follows a win that drew mixed reactions despite the result. Benn went the distance with the 37-year-old Prograis in a fight that was expected to be more one-sided, with visible damage lingering days later.
He is moving quickly toward a title shot, but the footage suggests recovery may be the first step before any summer return.
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