Regis Prograis
Regis Prograis | |
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Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | January 24, 1989
Other names | Rougarou |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 31 |
Wins | 29 |
Wins by KO | 24 |
Losses | 2 |
Regis Prograis (
Prograis chose his nickname, "Rougarou", Louisiana French for 'werewolf', to pay homage to his grandfather, who is of Native American descent.[3]
Amateur career
Prograis is of Louisiana Creole descent[4] and originally from New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina forced him to relocate in 2005 to Houston, Texas, where he began training at Savannah Boxing Club alongside Evander Holyfield which was a key factor in motivating him to take boxing seriously. He went on to build an 87-7 amateur record. As an amateur, Prograis was ranked #4 in the United States, the 2009 Ringside World Champion, 2010 HORN National Champion, won regional Golden Gloves and competed in the 2012 Olympic Trials before turning professional in 2012.[5]
Professional career
Early career
Since turning professional, Prograis has fought at
World Boxing Super Series
Prograis vs. Flanagan
On July 13, 2018, it was announced that Prograis would be one of eight boxers taking part in the light welterweight
WBA light welterweight champion
Prograis vs. Relikh
Prograis faced the WBA super lightweight champion Kiryl Relikh in the tournament semifinals, which took place at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana on April 27, 2019. Relikh had earned his place in the penultimate bout of the tournament with a unanimous decision victory over Eduard Troyanovsky in the quarterfinals.[11] Despite being the champion, Relikh entered as a sizable +700 underdog, while most odds-makers had Prograis as a -1000 favorite.[12] He justified his role as the favorite and won the fight by a sixth-round knockout. Prograis had won every single round of the contest up to that point, with all three judges having him up 50–44 at the time of the stoppage.[13]
Prograis vs. Josh Taylor
In the final, which took place on October 26, 2019, at
WBC light welterweight champion
Prograis faced the unbeaten Juan Heraldez on October 31, 2020, on the undercard of the
Prograis vs. Zepeda
On July 22, 2022, the WBC light welterweight mandatory title challenger Jose Ramirez was ordered to face the sanctioning body's second ranked contender Jose Zepeda for the vacant championship.[20] Ramirez withdrew from the negotiations on August 1, because of a conflict with his wedding in October, and was replaced by Prograis.[21] As they failed to reach an agreement within the 30-day negotiation period, a purse bid was called, which was won by the recently formed promotional company MarvNation with a bid of $2,4 million.[22] The vacant title bout took place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and was broadcast as a pay-per-view.[23] Prograis won the fight by an eleventh-round knockout. He was up 98–92, 98–92 and 97–93 at the time of the stoppage. The newly crowned champion had out-landed Zepeda 156 to 66 in total punches and 75 to 31 in power punches.[24] Both fighters earned a guaranteed $1,080,000, with Prograis earning an additional $240,000 bonus.[25]
Prograis vs. Zorrilla
Prograis was expected to make his first WBC light welterweight title defense against
Prograis vs. Haney
On July 28, 2023, ESPN reported that Prograis would make his second WBC title defense against the current undisputed lightweight world champion Devin Haney.[30] The WBC granted them permission to pursue the fight on August 1, 2023, although the sanctioning body’s Board of Governors was split in their vote.[31] On September 26, 2023, the fight was officially announced for December 10, 2023, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.[32] Prograis lost the fight against Haney unanimously, therefore relinquishing the WBC Super Lightweight Title.[33]
Professional boxing record
31 fights | 29 wins | 2 losses |
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By knockout | 24 | 0 |
By decision | 5 | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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31 | Loss | 29–2 | Devin Haney | UD | 12 | Dec 9, 2023 | San Francisco, California , U.S.
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Lost WBC light welterweight title |
30 | Win | 29–1 | Danielito Zorrilla | SD | 12 | Jun 17, 2023 | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | Retained WBC light welterweight title |
29 | Win | 28–1 | Jose Zepeda | KO | 11 (12), 0:59 | Nov 26, 2022 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. | Won vacant WBC light welterweight title |
28 | Win | 27–1 | Tyrone McKenna | TKO | 6 (10), 1:40 | Mar 19, 2022 | Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
27 | Win | 26–1 | Ivan Redkach | TKO | 6 (10), 1:21 | Apr 17, 2021 | Atlanta, Georgia , U.S.
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Originally unanimous TD, later ruled TKO after an incorrect referee call |
26 | Win | 25–1 | Juan Heraldez | TKO | 3 (10), 1:23 | Oct 31, 2020 | San Antonio, Texas , U.S.
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25 | Loss | 24–1 | Josh Taylor | MD | 12 | Oct 26, 2019 | The O2 Arena, London, England | Lost WBA light welterweight title; For IBF and vacant The Ring light welterweight titles; World Boxing Super Series: light welterweight final |
24 | Win | 24–0 | Kiryl Relikh | TKO | 6 (12), 1:36 | Apr 27, 2019 | Cajundome, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. | Won WBA light welterweight title; World Boxing Super Series: light welterweight semi-final |
23 | Win | 23–0 | Terry Flanagan | UD | 12 | Oct 27, 2018 | Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | World Boxing Super Series: light welterweight quarter-final |
22 | Win | 22–0 | Juan Jose Velasco | TKO | 8 (12), 1:59 | Jul 14, 2018 | New Orleans, Louisiana , U.S.
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21 | Win | 21–0 | Julius Indongo | TKO | 2 (12), 2:54 | Mar 9, 2018 | Mountain Grand, Deadwood, South Dakota, U.S. | Won vacant WBC interim light welterweight title |
20 | Win | 20–0 | Joel Díaz Jr. | TKO | 2 (10), 2:55 | Jun 9, 2017 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | Retained NABF light welterweight title |
19 | Win | 19–0 | Wilfredo Buelcas | KO | 1 (10), 2:07 | Feb 11, 2017 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino , Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
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Retained NABF light welterweight title |
18 | Win | 18–0 | Luis Eduardo Florez | TKO | 4 (10), 1:47 | Jun 25, 2016 | New York City, New York , U.S.
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Won vacant NABF light welterweight title |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Aaron Herrera | KO | 1 (10), 2:17 | Mar 25, 2016 | Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Abel Ramos | RTD | 8 (10), 3:00 | Dec 11, 2015 | Bayou City Event Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. | Won vacant NABF Junior light welterweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Amos Cowart | UD | 8 | Aug 7, 2015 | Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Abraham Alvarez | TKO | 1 (6), 1:28 | Apr 17, 2015 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Héctor Velázquez | TKO | 5 (8), 2:59 | Jan 9, 2015 | Morongo Casino, Cabazon, California, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Jeff Humphries | KO | 1 (6), 1:43 | Nov 6, 2014 | Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S. | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Mario Hermosillo | TKO | 4 (6), 1:24 | Oct 8, 2014 | Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Marteze Logan | TKO | 2 (4), 0:31 | Jun 27, 2014 | Athletic Fencing Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Aaron Anderson | TKO | 5 (6) | Jun 7, 2014 | Jackson County Civic Centre, Pascagoula, Mississippi, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Felipe Reyes | TKO | 6 (6), 2:45 | Apr 24, 2014 | Dallas, Texas , U.S.
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7 | Win | 7–0 | Miguel Alvarez | TKO | 3 (4), 2:59 | Nov 30, 2013 | Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | James Harrison | UD | 6 | Oct 3, 2013 | Heritage Festival, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Adauto Gonzalez | UD | 4 | Jun 6, 2013 | Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | David Green | TKO | 2 (4), 2:59 | Jan 10, 2013 | Bayou Event Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Anthony Little | TKO | 2 (4), 2:19 | Nov 30, 2012 | Conference Centre, Hurst, Texas, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Aaron Anderson | KO | 4 (4) 2:20 | Aug 25, 2012 | Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Carl Almirol | KO | 1 (4), 2:01 | Apr 28, 2012 | The Royal Palace, Houston, Texas , U.S.
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See also
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- ^ Christ, Scott (10 December 2023). "Devin Haney dominates Regis Prograis to take WBC title: Full fight video highlights and results". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
External links
- Boxing record for Regis Prograis from BoxRec (registration required)