Regis Prograis

Regis Prograis
Statistics
Real name Regis Prograis
Nickname(s) Rougarou
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach 67 in (170 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1989-01-24) January 24, 1989
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 22
Wins 22
Wins by KO 19
Losses 0

Regis Prograis (born January 24, 1989) is an American professional boxer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Prograis is currently the WBC interim light-welterweight champion.

Amateur career

Originally hailing from New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina forced him to relocate to Houston, Texas in 2005. Once in Houston, Prograis began training at Savanna

h Boxing Club alongside Evander Holyfield which was a key factor in motivating him to take boxing seriously. He would go on to build a remarkable 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 pro in 2012.

Professional career

Since turning pro, Prograis has become a star on ShowBox, a Showtime production with 4 impressive victories. Prograis also fought at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on the undercard of the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter fight, which was the first primetime boxing event televised on CBS in over 40 years. In 2015, he was recognized by ESPN as a Prospect of the Year candidate.[1] USA Today and Yahoo Sports has recognized Prograis as a legitimate world title contender. Regis is represented by boxing promoter Lou DiBella.[2]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
22 fights 22 wins 0 losses
By knockout 19 0
By decision 3 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
23 N/A N/A United Kingdom Terry Flanagan N/A – (12) 27 Oct 2018 United States Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Defending WBC interim super-lightweight title;
World Boxing Super Series: Super lightweight quarter-final
22 Win 22–0 Argentina Juan Jose Velasco TKO 8 (12), 1:59 14 Jul 2018 United States Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Retained WBC interim super-lightweight title
21 Win 21–0 Namibia Julius Indongo TKO 2 (12), 2:54 9 Mar 2018 United States Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood, South Dakota, U.S. Won vacant WBC interim super-lightweight title
20 Win 20–0 United States Joel Díaz Jr TKO 2 (10), 2:55 9 Jun 2017 United States Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. Retained NABF super-lightweight title
19 Win 19–0 Colombia Wilfredo Buelcas KO 1 (10), 2:07 11 Feb 2017 United States Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Retained NABF super-lightweight title
18 Win 18–0 Colombia Luis Eduardo Florez TKO 4 (10), 1:47 25 Jun 2016 United States Barclays Centre, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant NABF super-lightweight title
17 Win 17–0 Mexico Aaron Herrera KO 1 (10), 2:17 25 Mar 2016 United States Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 United States Abel Ramos RTD 8 (10), 3:00 11 Dec 2015 United States Bayou Event Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. Won vacant NABF junior super-lightweight title
15 Win 15–0 United States Amos Cowart UD 8 7 Aug 2015 United States Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 United States Abraham Alvarez TKO 1 (6), 1:28 17 Apr 2015 United States Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Mexico Héctor Velázquez TKO 5 (8), 2:59 9 Jan 2015 United States Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 United States Jeff Humphries KO 1 (6), 1:43 6 Nov 2014 United States Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Mexico Mario Hermosillo TKO 4 (6), 1:24 8 Oct 2014 United States Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 United States Marteze Logan TKO 2 (4), 0:31 27 Jun 2014 United States Houston Athletic Fencing Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 United States Aaron Anderson TKO 5 (6) 7 Jun 2014 United States Jackson County Civic Centre, Pascagoula Mississippi, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 United States Felipe Reyes TKO 6 (6), 2:45 24 Apr 2014 United States Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 7-0 United States Miguel Alvarez TKO 3 (4), 2:59 30 Nov 2013 United States Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 United States James Harrison UD 6 3 Oct 2013 United States Gretna Heritage Festival, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Mexico Adauto Gonzalez UD 4 6 Jun 2013 United States Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 United States David Green TKO 2 (4), 2:59 10 Jan 2013 United States Bayou Event Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States Anthony Little TKO 2 (4), 2:19 30 Nov 2012 United States Hurst Conference Centre, Hurst, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Aaron Anderson KO 4 (4) 2:20 25 Aug 2012 United States Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Carl Almirol KO 1 (4), 2:01 28 April 2012 United States The Royal Palace, Houston, Texas, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Prospect of the year: Errol Spence Jr".
  2. ↑ "Unbeaten knockout artist Regis Prograis recognizes a boxer has more than one job to do".
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Lucas Matthysse		 WBC light welterweight champion
Interim Title
March 9, 2018 - present		 Incumbent
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