New Orleans super-lightweight ace won over British fight fans when he travelled to London in 2019 to face Josh Taylor in the final of the World Boxing Super Series. Just imagine if I had a major network behind me the last 3-5 years. Regis Prograis has all the tools in and out of the ring to take off into superstardom. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Regis Prograis, the newly crowned WBC super lightweight world champion, received 50% of his fight purse on Wednesday and will receive the other 50% on Thursday after his initial check bounced. But in his mothers eyes, his opponents always seem hulking and dangerous. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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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. section: | slug: regis-prograis-vs-jose-zepeda-fight-results-highlights-rougarou-batters-tkos-opponent-for-title | sport: boxing | route: article_single.us | The same goes for his wife, the mother of his two children. Prograis stormed into the pros in 2012, scoring 15 knockout victories and four unanimous decisions in his first 19 bouts. Prograis, also a survivor of the 2017 hurricane that hit his adopted home of Houston, lost the 10st undisputed O2 fight-of-the-year winner that Taylor grabbed on a majority decision. 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. He would go on to build a remarkable 87-7 amateur record. "Obviously, I can't eat no Burger King right now," an aggravated Prograis told ESPN. Photo by Thomas B. Shea/ Freelance, April 11, 2019: Strength and conditioning coach Evins Tobler answers media questions as #1 Ranked Super Lightweight Regis Rougarou Prograis listens at the Main St. Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Photo by Thomas B. Shea/ Freelance, April 11, 2019: Trainer Bobby benton spars with #1 Ranked Super Lightweight Regis Rougarou Prograis at the Main St. Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Yet underneath is a family man with close-knit relatives supporting him ahead of a fight that could change all of their lives. Prograis almost surely cant do anything less than a full 140, which is where Garcia has intended to campaign, and is just a bigger dude than Tank either way. He wasnt all-in on the sport at first. He jumped up as if to fight her before a teacher stepped in. The win kicks off Prograis' second stint as a world champion. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Welcome to the Regis "Rougarou" Prograis official YouTube page. By June 2017, Prograis was climbing the ranks. However, disruptions that would come to mark his adolescent years increasingly drove him to the gym, where training and sparring took his mind off things and gave him an outlet. Avenal, Californias Ramirez famously turned down a title shot against Prograis that had been ordered by the WBC, citing what he felt was the unfair financial split; Prograis, the champion, was due a much bigger portion of the financial pot than Ramirez per terms laid out by the WBCs own rules. I would be one of the biggest fighters in the world. Mike grew up in New Orleans. He dropped Flannagan with a hook in the eighth round, in what was the sole knockdown of the fight. Regis has long seen his upbringing with his parents and his sister as one of the most important reasons that he's at the threshold of possible glory. On January 24, 1989, Regis Prograis was born. Photo by Thomas B. Shea/ Freelance, April 11, 2019: A picture of #1 Ranked Super Lightweight Regis Rougarou Prograis hangs on the wall at the Main St. Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Prograis isn't alone as one of boxing's sojourners. Taylor went on to become undisputed champion, leaving Prograis as an after thought. On October 27, 2018, Prograis defeated Terry Flanagan in a World Boxing Super Series super-lightweight quarter-final battle. . It is just what youre supposed to do. is 5 8 and Weight Light welterweight. Prograis isn't alone as one of boxing's sojourners. The big names will now have to call for him, and he has all the power with a world title around his waist. Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Vidals been working on signing the Kuebel lot over to Regis, who has plans to build a sleek new home on it. Grandparents and other family members of Regis Prograis gather in the living room of Deborah Nocentelli to cheer him on as he fights in the world championship boxing match, in Slidell, La.,. If parents and families have any questions, they can contact the parent and family liaison at Regis: Accreditation and State Regulatory Authorizations, Center for Veteran and Military Family Services, Availability of Employees for Information Dissemination, Serving the Dear Neighbor Around the Globe, Parent and Family Newsletter: December 2020, Parent and Family Newsletter: November 2020, Parent and Family Newsletter: October 2020, Parent and Family Newsletter: September 2020. On 27 October 2018, Prograis won the match against Terry Flanagan which was a part of the World Boxing Super Series super-lightweight quarter-final. [25] Both fighters earned a guaranteed $1,080,000, with Prograis earning an additional $240,000 bonus.[26]. Mike has more than 97.1K followers on Instagram. When she went into the ring to hug her son on that sweaty July night, she hadnt eaten all day because of her nerves. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. YOUTH vs. EXPERIENCEOn this week's SUNDAY PUNCH, BOXING WORLD WEEKLY & DiBella Entertainment presents:On March 9th, 2018, Regis "Rougarou" Prograis was fight. He has held the WBC super lightweight title since 2022, and previously the WBA super lightweight title in 2019. He did tease me, telling me, Mom, the ambulances are there for the boxers, not the boxers mamas, Shelita Martinez said, shaking her head. Zepeda's resurgence was short-lived, however, as Prograis landed a heavy left hand that put Zepeda on rubber legs. Regis Prograis is a husband. According to the data for 2023, his estimated net worth ranges around $1M-$5M. However, Taylor won the fight by scores of 117-112 and 115-113. Regis is an American citizen. Workouts began before dawn, sometimes within sight of a living boxing legend: Evander Holyfield. He held the WBA light welterweight title in 2019 and the WBC interim light welterweight title in 2018. But for Ennis and Prograis, reeling in the big names has been a challenge. Prograis, who holds the WBC title at 140 lbs, has had some back-and-forth of his own with Garcia in recent months on social media, and we've talked about that "planting the seed" for a future. Prograis is one of boxing's former champions who highlights a unique problem in the sport. Regis realized he could keep up in training with the Real Deal Holyfield, as well as other members there. Regis is the former WBA super champion & WBC Diamond Super Lightweight Champion of the world. But she understood when they told her they couldnt. Similarly, people admire him for his athletic physique. Keep your head up, and itll be much more than $1, she told him. He began his boxing career at the Savannah Boxing Club. In the foreground are his WBC World Championship and WBC diamond belts. Prograis (27-1, 23 KOs) est en su pelea ms importante desde que perdi una pelea por el ttulo unificado contra Josh Taylor en octubre de 2019, que tambin fue la final de un torneo de la . [18] Prograis faced Ivan Redkach on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren on April 17, 2021. It hangs on a wall as motivation. The mega-money firm produced Mike Tysons comeback against Roy Jones Jr in November and just paid sensationally over the odds to host Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos in the summer. Yet, as he grew, Regis disliked how much his instructors at the Red Dragon academy emphasized kicking. He is currently single. WBC CHAMPION However, once Ramirez backed out in July of a fight against Zepeda for the WBC belt because of a conflict with his October wedding, Prograis jumped on the opportunity. The opening bout of the tournament took place at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 27, 2018. Belfast boxer Tyrone McKenna faced former world champion Regis Prograis on Saturday evening By Gareth Fullerton Updated 18:40, 19 MAR 2022 Video Unavailable Carl Frampton hits out at Tyrone. He held the WBA light welterweight title in 2019 and the WBC interim light welterweight title in 2018. It wasnt long before she came to, but paramedics took her to University Medical Center anyway. Top Rank has held a stranglehold on the 140-pound division (Taylor, Ramirez, Teofimo Lopez Jr., to name a few), while Premier Boxing Champions has locked things up in the 147-pound class (Spence, Keith Thurman, Yordenis Ugas). Regis Prograis ( / rids / / prore /; born January 24, 1989) is an American professional boxer. She had been offered a promotion at her company's branch back home and wanted to be closer to her parents, lifelong New Orleanians Clairville and Carol Martinez. "I wasn't surprised at all that we got this fight," Zepeda said at a news conference in October. Prograis won the fight by a sixth-round technical knockout. It gave him the courage to embark on a 94-bout amateur career that included 87 victories, a No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. It appears that Prograis has now garnered the attention of at least one power broker in the sport: Bob Arum of Top Rank. It seems like he fully focuses on his career rather than being involved in any sort of controversy. The fight was stopped in the sixth round, due to an accidental low blow that rendered Redkach unable to continue competing. Indongo fell to the canvas in the first round after a right jab from Prograis, and the referee called the fight for Prograis after three second-round knockdowns. In the semi-finals, Prograis dominated Kiryl Relikh, who was ranked no. Something went wrong. We understand that in order to provide students with a successfully holistic education, it is necessary that the university, the student, and parents and families work together. Prograis is perhaps the worlds best boxer in the 140-pound division. If Prograis triumphs against Relikh and then wins his next fight, it would mean a chance at more lucrative purses millions, if not tens of millions whether in the 140-pound class or the 147-pound class, where stars like Crawford and the world-famous Manny Pacquiao shine. Prograis basically wasted his early 30s in a sport that generally starts asking new questions of its. She is of the Louisiana Creole ethnic group. We were like each others right hand.. I remember my Dad told me, You need to do boxing. Prograis gave Taylor more problems than Ramirez, who was stopped in their 2021 bout. In 2015, he was recognized by ESPN as a Prospect of the Year candidate. Prograis faced IBF world super lightweight and The Ring super lightweight champion Josh Taylor in the WBSS super lightweight final. Regis Prograiss anticipated net worth in 2021 is between $1M and $5M, according to research. The more I get, the more they get.. He then competed in the 2012 Olympic Trials despite not being a professional. Sye Williams/Getty Images. Regis Prograis was born on 24 January, 1989 in New Orleans, LA, is an American boxer. Ryan Garcia took a chance and lost, but boxing is better for it, Gervonta Davis says he's the face of boxing and he's right, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Ryan shakes up welterweight division after impressive win. As an amateur, he ranked #4 in the United States, was the 2009 Ringside World Champion, the 2010 HORN National Champion, and won regional Golden Gloves. The rhythm of the Prograis siblings formative years living with Vidal and Shelita reflected that. Photo by Thomas B. Shea/ Freelance. But that didn't help Prograis either. Regis Prograis's net worth Welcome, Regis Class of 2027! The victory brings him closer to a shot at a world title, possibly against WBC beltholder Regis Prograis. I think those money lines are . But after the Taylor fight, he split ways with DiBella and eventually found his way to Probellum, an upstart promotional outfit spearheaded by former Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer. He and Shelita filed for divorce in September 2004. By the end of Round 4, Prograis' pressure seemed to be overwhelming Zepeda, who also suffered a cut over his left eye in the frame. With her is Regis' grandparents, Carol and Clairville. The 32-year-old opened up to SunSport about how the 2005 Hurricane Katrina destroyed his childhood but made him the man he is today. New Orleans native Regis Prograis knocks down Englands Terry Flanagan in the eighth round of a quarterfinals bout of the Word Boxing Series super lightweight tournament Oct. 27 at Lakefront Arena. "At first, nobody wanted to say my name, but now I'm a two-time world champion, now everybody's gonna want to say my name. A photo of boxer Regis Prograis, bottom center, hangs on the wall at the home of his grandparents Carol and Clairville Martinez, and mother, Shelita. Regis is a married man. Discover Regis Prograis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Martinez fainted into the arms of her cousin, New Orleans firefighter George Guidry. A collection of photos, trophies, and awards celebrating the career of boxer Regis Prograis at the home of his grandparents Carol and Clairville Martinez, and mother, Shelita. Vidal Prograis. [20], 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. We had all of our stuff and it just vanished. He delivers motivational talks to local students in between fights. Prograis wasted no time closing the show, flurrying with Zepeda against the ropes, nearly knocking him through the ropes before one final left hand sent Zepeda to the canvas as the referee was stepping in to stop the fight. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Regis Prograis has survived two hurricanes during his life and is now on the rebuilding towards another world title, Prograis was caught up in the deadly Hurricane Katrina disaster of 2005 as a kid growing up in New Orleans, Regis Prograis faces Ivan Redkach on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren card, Prograis will wear a mask depicting mythical monster Rougarou ahead of his fight, Prograis became a Brit fan-favourite after taking on Josh Taylor in the UK in 2019, Regis Prograis strips naked at weigh-in ahead of Josh Taylor fight to make the cut, infamous YouTube prankster against a former UFC wrestler, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Prograis entered the fight as a slight favorite, with most betting lines having him between -152 and -189, while Taylor was listed as a between +130 to a +140 underdog. As an amateur, he got his spot on #4 in the United States, the 2009 Ringside World Champion, 2010 HORN National Champion, and won regional Golden Gloves. Regis is represented by boxing promoter Lou DiBella. Ennis (29-0, 27 KOs) knocked out Custio Clayton in Carson, California, in May. T he late autumn sun, which had lit up Los Angeles on a beautiful afternoon, slipped away when Regis Prograis arrived at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Jaron "Boots" Ennis, who is signed with D&D Boxing, is ESPN's No. I'm gonna let them.". As of November 2019, he is ranked as the world's third best active light welterweight by The Ring magazine, Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and BoxRec. On his Twitter account, Prograis, referencing Arums comment, posted a single emoji of a bag of cash. Theres also more than legacy and pride at stake. ", Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Regis Prograis: 'I know I'm the best, I just need to prove it', Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. Also Read: Tom Sharkey, Eddie Hall, Lee Haney,Jeff Nippard. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Sean Nam is the author of the forthcoming book Murder on Federal Street: Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing. Prograis' opportunity came on. By 2012, a return to New Orleans made sense for Shelita. But the fight never materialized. The victory against Indongo, who hasnt fought again, was supposed to earn Prograis the right to challenge Jose Ramirez for the WBCs world title belt. Regis Prograis needs a win on Saturday to go for bigger and better things in 2023. New Orleans is filled with tales about how much its sons care for their mamas and papas. What may be a surprise to a lot of those same people would be Prograis getting the call to replace Davis that gives the Golden Boy/Garcia side a huge sense of, Were not the reason the Davis fight didnt happen, because theyd still be stepping Ryan up in a major risk again, arguably an even bigger in-ring risk, and for a fight that is not nearly the guaranteed blockbuster smash that Davis vs Garcia is. After the fight, Prograis made it clear he no longer had to call for the big names. Rays, his son, was born on October 20, 2013, and Khalessi, his daughter, was born on August 10, 2016. Prograis, who won a unanimous decision over Flanagan, is scheduled to meet Kiryl Relikh in the semifinals this year. 1:04 am ET. The New Orleans native said he was penciled in to fight on the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua II undercard in Saudi Arabia on Aug. 20, but that fight was scrapped. He also listened to Portuguese lessons on his trucks CD player while driving to and from training. That's all. Regis Prograis needs a win on Saturday to go for bigger and better things in 2023. If he demonstrates to us that he is a free agenta real free agentwed be happy to put him in the mix, and to make fights for him, Arum told journalist Steve Kim. yeah.". He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. And the new young audience Triller is captivating will get a kick out of Prograis monster ringwalk costume. Photo by Thomas B. Shea/ Freelance, April 11, 2019: #1 Ranked Super Lightweight Regis Rougarou Prograis poses fora photo out the window of the Main St. Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Vidal and Shelita were raising a family in a city that has long struggled with violence. On this day, he pulled up to a Burger King for a quick stop, only to be told the restroom is only for customers. Beating Relikh would clinch Prograis a spot in the Super Series final, where he would fight for his division's International Boxing Federation belt, a trophy named after the legendary Muhammad Ali, and his most lucrative payday yet. 1, Ranking WBC mandatory fights: From Shakur-Cruz to Spence-Thurman and more, Ring the bell: The upcoming fights we can't wait to see, he lost a unified title fight against Josh Taylor, because of a conflict with his October wedding, Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News. Who are the parents of Regis Prograis? She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States of America. Regis Prograis may have a powerful suitor waiting to support him. A move to Los Angeles, and its far larger media market, looms. She celebrated his 33rd birthday in 2022. Prograis' opportunity came on. "I want any world champion," Ramirez said. WBC: Bivol not eligible for belt due to sanctions, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Paul launches series for up-and-coming boxers, Ramirez to defend WBO title vs. Shimizu in July, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Sources: Anderson-Kossobutskiy to meet July 1. Another problem that conceivably played a part in the boondoggle between Prograis and Ramirez was the fact that Arum had previously indicated that his company would not do any business with Probellum, the promoter that then handled Prograis. USA Today and Yahoo Sports has recognized Prograis as a legitimate world title contender. Regis Prograis holds the WBC interim light-welterweight title as well as the WBA light-welterweight belt. Regis Prograis Birth, Parents, Siblings & Education, Net Worth of Regis Prograis? It was crazy to see what water is capable of. He is aiming to become the first New Orleans man to win a major world boxing championship since light heavyweightWillie Pastranoin 1963. The major source of his income is a Successful Boxing Career. Both their shirts feature their grandson, boxer Regis Prograis. Flanagan recovered from the blow to finish the fight, but all three judges awarded the decision to Prograis.

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