Regis Prograis

Regis Prograis
Regis Prograis
Statistics
Nickname(s)	Rougarou
Weight(s)	Light welterweight
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach	67 in (170 cm)
Nationality	American
Born	January 24, 1989 (age 32); New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	27
Wins	26
Wins by KO	22
Losses	1

Regis Prograis (born January 24, 1989) is an American professional boxer. He held the WBA light welterweight title in 2019 and the WBC interim light welterweight title in 2018. As of February 2021, he is ranked as the world's third best active light welterweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board,^[1] second best by The Ring magazine^[2] and fourth best by BoxRec.^[3] Prograis currently has an 84.6% knockout-to-win ratio.

Prograis chose his nickname, "Rougarou", Louisiana French for 'werewolf', to pay homage to his grandfather, who is of Native American descent.^[4]

Amateur career[]

Prograis is of Louisiana Creole descent^[5] 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 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 professional in 2012.

Professional career[]

Since turning professional, Prograis has fought at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, 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.^[6] USA Today and Yahoo Sports has recognized Prograis as a legitimate world title contender. Regis is represented by the boxing promoter Lou DiBella.^[7]

On 27 October, 2018, Prograis faced Terry Flanagan as a part of the World Boxing Super Series super lightweight quarter-final. Prograis dominated Flanagan for most of the fight and managed to send him to the canvas once in the eighth round. All three judges saw it in favor of Prograis, scoring the fight 119-108, 118-109 and 117-110.^[8]

As a part of the WBSS super lightweight semi-finals, Prograis faced Kiryl Relikh, ranked no. 4 at super lightweight by The Ring, for his WBA super lightweight title. Prograis had a great performance, defeating and stopping Relikh in the sixth round, to win his first world title.^[9]

In the final, Prograis was slated to face IBF world super lightweight and The Ring super lightweight champion Josh Taylor.^[10] Predictions before the fight were split, since both fighters had an unblemished record as pros, were world champions and the top of their game. The fight lived up to the expectations, as both fighters fought masterfully over twelve rounds, and the win could have gone either way. The judges ultimately scored it 117-112 and 115-113 in favour of Taylor, and one judge had it a draw, 114-114.^[11]

On Ocobter 31, 2020, Prograis had his first comeback fight against Juan Heraldez. Prograis dominated his opponent and managed to finish him in the third round, with 1:23 left on the clock.^[12]

Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
27 fights	26 wins	1 loss
By knockout	22	0
By decision	4	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
27	Win	26–1	Ivan Redkach	TKO	6 (10), 1:21	Apr 17, 2021	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.	Originally a unanimous TD, later ruled a TKO after an incorrect referee call
26	Win	25–1	Juan Heraldez	TKO	3 (10), 1:23	Oct 31, 2020	Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
25	Loss	24–1	Josh Taylor	MD	12	Oct 26, 2019	The O2 Arena, London, England	For vacant WBA (Super); 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	Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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 WBC–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.	Retained WBC–NABF light welterweight title
18	Win	18–0	Luis Eduardo Florez	TKO	4 (10), 1:47	Jun 25, 2016	Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.	Won vacant WBC–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 WBC–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 Resort & Spa, 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	Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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.

References[]

^ "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Retrieved July 16, 2020.
^ "Light welterweight ratings". The Ring. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
^ "BoxRec: Light welterweight ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
^ Ramon Antonio Vargas (February 22, 2018). "Eyeing world title shot, boxer Regis Prograis releases emotional video touting his ties to New Orleans". The Advocate.
^ "Going Back to My Roots: The Odyssey of Regis "Rougarou" Prograis"". 10 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019.
^ Dan Rafael (December 30, 2015). "Prospect of the year: Errol Spence Jr". ESPN.
^ Kevin Iole (July 7, 2017). "Unbeaten knockout artist Regis Prograis recognizes a boxer has more than one job to do". Yahoo! Sports.
^ Esco, Wil (2018-10-28). "WBSS Results: Regis Prograis dominates Terry Flanagan, moves on to semifinals". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
^ "Regis Prograis claims first major title in dominating fashion against Relikh". The Ring. 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
^ "Prograis vs Taylor - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
^ "Regis Prograis vs Josh Taylor report: New unified and WBSS champion crowned in London". SecondsOut Boxing News. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
^ Christ, Scott (2020-10-31). "Regis Prograis batters Juan Heraldez for third round stoppage". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-02-12.

External links[]

Boxing record for Regis Prograis from BoxRec

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Giovani Santillan	WBC–NABF Junior light welterweight champion December 11, 2015 – June 2016 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Yves Ulysse Jr.
Vacant Title last held by Rashad Ganaway	WBC–NABF light welterweight champion June 25, 2016 – 2018 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Maxim Dadashev
Major world boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Lucas Matthysse	WBC light welterweight champion Interim title March 9, 2018 – July 14, 2018 Status changed	Vacant
Preceded by Kiryl Relikh	WBA light welterweight champion April 27 – October 26, 2019 Lost bid for Super title	Vacant

[1] "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Retrieved July 16, 2020.

[2] "Light welterweight ratings". The Ring. Retrieved July 16, 2020.

[3] "BoxRec: Light welterweight ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved July 16, 2020.

[4] Ramon Antonio Vargas (February 22, 2018). "Eyeing world title shot, boxer Regis Prograis releases emotional video touting his ties to New Orleans". The Advocate.

[5] "Going Back to My Roots: The Odyssey of Regis "Rougarou" Prograis"". 10 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019.

[6] Dan Rafael (December 30, 2015). "Prospect of the year: Errol Spence Jr". ESPN.

[7] Kevin Iole (July 7, 2017). "Unbeaten knockout artist Regis Prograis recognizes a boxer has more than one job to do". Yahoo! Sports.

[8] Esco, Wil (2018-10-28). "WBSS Results: Regis Prograis dominates Terry Flanagan, moves on to semifinals". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-02-12.

[9] "Regis Prograis claims first major title in dominating fashion against Relikh". The Ring. 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2021-02-12.

[10] "Prograis vs Taylor - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-02-12.

[11] "Regis Prograis vs Josh Taylor report: New unified and WBSS champion crowned in London". SecondsOut Boxing News. Retrieved 2021-02-12.

[12] Christ, Scott (2020-10-31). "Regis Prograis batters Juan Heraldez for third round stoppage". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-02-12.

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