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  1. Watch Fury v Makhmudov news conference livepublished at 19:36 BST 9 April

    This news conference started just after 18:00 BST and we're finally on the verge of getting to the main event of Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov.

    The heavyweight duo should be on stage shortly.

    Remember, you can watch it unfold at the top of this page by clicking 'Watch live'.

  2. 'Benn keeps it real'published at 19:35 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    David Haye
    Former world heavyweight champion on Netflix

    Conor Benn keeps it real, just like his dad. They are like carbon copies of each other. Benn has the opportunity to prove himself against a former world champion.

  3. 'Best decision for me and my family'published at 19:34 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    A new chapter in Conor Benn's story begins on Saturday after leaving lifelong promoter Matchroom to sign for Zuffa Boxing.

    Benn tells BBC Sport what motivated that decision and about his ambition to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title after this weekend's bout with Regis Prograis.

  4. Benn's fitpublished at 19:33 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Conor Benn been showing off his new cut this week with the blonde hair. As he usually does, he's turned up looking pretty good in his own CB branded gear, a blue and white striped tracksuit.

    What do we think of the ensemble?

    Conor Benn in blue and white tracksuitImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'Gunning for the stoppage'published at 19:33 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Conor Benn on his fight prediction: "I want to remind people why I am one of the most dangerous welterweights out there. I will be gunning for the stoppage."

  6. 'Fans don't want to see a love fest'published at 19:32 BST 9 April

    Fury v Makhmudov

    David Haye
    Former world heavyweight champion on Netflix

    People are coming here today to see some spite between the fighters. They don't want to see a love fest. The fans, in my experience, want to see fighters who look like rabid dogs wanting to do damage.

  7. Postpublished at 19:31 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Don't see why people will be critical of making money. If someone offers you serious life changing money, you take it. You don't know what lies around the corner. Good luck Conor.

    Steven, Rochdale

  8. Intense face-off ends with handshakepublished at 19:30 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Time for the face-off.

    Conor Benn and Regis Prograis didn't engage a great deal when talking and it's very respectful as they come eye-to-eye too.

    Both look in the zone but there's a good distance between them as they stare coldly back at the other.

    They are told to turn to face the media but continue staring intensely at each other.

    It finally ends with a handshake.

    Conor Benn and Regis Prograis face offImage source, Reuters
    Conor Benn and Regis Prograis face offImage source, Getty Images
    Conor Benn and Regis Prograis face offImage source, Reuters
  9. Postpublished at 19:30 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Conor Benn's trainer Tony Sims:

    "Conor is the mandatory for Ryan Garcia so he needs to do well.

    "I believe he is a world class fighter and has the tools to beat Regis, he's looked fantastic in the gym.

    "It is a good test for Conor at this stage of his career.

    "He needs these sorts of challenges. The camp has gone really well. I am happy he is at welterweight, at his natural weight."

    Conor Benn manager Keith Connolly:

    "There's nobody Conor Benn won't fight. He is a global star. It doesn't get bigger than Saturday. I am predicting fight of the night between Conor and Regis. Conor Benn is not going to take a backward step either."

    Tony Sims and Nigel Benn sit beside each other at a news conferenceImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'Those Benns can fight'published at 19:28 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Conor Benn on what he wants to achieve in his career:

    "I've achieved more than what I thought I could when I turned pro. I've given people lots of drama and controversy, but when I'm gone I want people to say 'those Benns can fight'.

    "I just give you guys everything, I fight with my heart on my sleeve. I want to give people value for money. I want the kids and the families who watch on tv to say 'we used to watch you and order the fish and chips in'.

    "People invest in character more than ability. Tune in and just watch."

  11. Postpublished at 19:28 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Nigel Benn is clearly fully supportive of Conor's decision to sign a one-fight big-money deal with Zuffa Boxing.

    Nigel keeps saying 'yes' and willing Conor along as he says it's all for the future of his family.

  12. 'Fighting for my family'published at 19:27 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Conor Benn on leaving Matchroom:

    "I love Eddie [Hearn], no matter what is said. I'm fighting for my family, though. God willing when all this is done we can sit down and have a chat together.

    "But ultimately this is about my families legacy and making sure my kids' kids go to private school.

    "My job is to give my family the best life possible.

    "Irrelevant of what has been said, irrelevant of the back and forth. I am not hear for the noise. I have got love for Eddie.

    "I have done what is best for me and my family. have no ill feelings to anyone at Matchroom."

    Conor Benn and Eddie Hearn hugImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 19:25 BST 9 April

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at The Pelligon, London

    The body language on the top table right now is absolutely striking.

    Regis Prograis looks like a man waiting for a bus that’s running ten minutes late. He’s got his chin rested on his fist, eyes glazed over and looking incredibly bored.

    Conor Benn is quite literally on the edge of his seat. He’s leaning forward and doing all the talking.

  14. Postpublished at 19:25 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Conor Benn is still going as Regis Prograis slumps back in his chair and looks like he is zoning out:

    "Regis presents different tests and as fighters we like challenges. If it's a name that is mentioned to me then I'll fight them. When Regis was mentioned I said 'yes'.

    "Ultimately, I am mandatory for Garcia for the WBC world title. I believe I win convincingly [against Regis Prograis]. Yes, he is world level. Yes, he has accomplished a lot in the game."

    Regis Prograis looks boredImage source, Getty Images
  15. 'Extremely spiteful'published at 19:23 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Conor Benn is asked what he offers that Regis Prograis can't handle:

    "I'm extremely spiteful. I'm a fast starter and I'll really impose myself from the start. If I see an opportunity to close the show then I'll take it.

    "If I see the legs go then I'll exploit it."

  16. Postpublished at 19:22 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    More from Conor Benn:

    "In the nicest possible way I'm violent and dangerous.

    "I've been mixing it with big guys but it's exciting to fight guys at my own size now."

    Conor Benn at a news conferenceImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'Only a loss if you let it beat you'published at 19:20 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Over to Conor Benn:

    "I cried after the first Eubank loss but it's only a loss if you let it beat you.

    "For this fight, you're going to get the old welterweight Benn back. Everyone I fight now will have more experience on me but I prepare hard and work hard.

    "A lot of people said I couldn't drop back down in weight but I've done it.

    "I still don't think winning a world title will trump the victory over Eubank."

  18. 'Best is still to come'published at 19:19 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    High praise from Nigel Benn:

    "I know Conor's capability and I believe he can be undisputed welterweight champion. He can beat Garcia, he can beat Crocker.

    "He's only just starting out now. The best is still to come."

  19. Postpublished at 19:18 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    Those comments draw a smile from Conor Benn.

    Regis Prograis looks pretty bored.

  20. 'Conor lives for boxing'published at 19:17 BST 9 April

    Benn v Prograis

    That's all from Regis Prograis for now.

    Over we go to Conor Benn's father, Nigel:

    "When Conor started off I thought he might scrape through as a southern area champion but he has progressed.

    "He has brought it to another level. I've never seen anyone train like my son. He lives for boxing.

    "Even the way he trains he trains is ten times better than what I have ever done. Conor has continued to grow.

    "He made the fight [Eubank Jr rematch] so easy and we still haven't seen the best from Conor."

    Nigel Benn and Conor Benn sit beside each other at a news conferenceImage source, Getty Images