Regis Prograis, nicknamed ‘Rougarou’, is a professional boxer who was born on January 24, 1989, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., and fights in the light-welterweight division. Prograis adopted his nickname as a tribute to his family’s Louisiana roots, referring to a legendary Cajun werewolf-like creature. Known for his aggressive, southpaw style with devastating knockout power, Prograis has built up an impressive record of 29 wins and 2 losses (29-2-0), as of October 22, 2024.
Prograis first made a name for himself with huge victories at the beginning of his career, including a second-round knockout over Julius Indongo in 2018 to capture the WBC interim super lightweight title. Later, he became the WBA world champion after defeating Kiryl Relikh in 2019. Prograis has also participated in the World Boxing Super Series, in which he lost for the first time in professional boxing in a very competitive bout against Josh Taylor. He is set to square off against British contender Jack Catterall in Manchester on October 26, 2024, for his next bout.
Regis Prograis Losses
As of October 22, 2024, Regis Prograis has only lost twice in professional boxing and holds a record of 29 wins and 2 losses. The defeats came at the hands of Josh Taylor and Devin Haney.
Regis Prograis vs. Josh Taylor
Regis Prograis was handed his first loss in professional boxing at the hands of Josh Taylor on October 26, 2019. Taylor secured victory in a razor-thin decision to claim the World Boxing Super Series title along with the prestigious Muhammad Ali trophy, WBA, IBF, and Ring belts.
The fight was an intense 12-round battle with no clear pattern or one-sided dominance. Prograis started strong, displaying exceptional speed, but Taylor responded by winning key middle rounds despite swelling around his right eye. By the ninth, the fight was dead even on many scorecards. Taylor's grit and relentless pressure in the later rounds gave him the edge, although both fighters were left battered with Taylor having a gash on his eye and Prograis bloodied across his face. The final round saw Prograis finish strong, but it was too late to swing the fight in his favor.
Regis Prograis vs. Devin Haney
Regis Prograis suffered his second loss in professional boxing against Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney on December 9, 2023, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Haney outclassed the 35-year-old champion, controlling the fight from start to finish. He knocked Prograis down in the third round with a sharp right hand and repeatedly staggered him in the middle rounds. However, Haney opted for a cautious strategy, focusing on maintaining his lead rather than going for a knockout.
All three judges scored the bout 120–107, awarding Haney a lopsided victory and making him a two-weight world champion at just 25 years old.
FAQs
A. Regis Prograis has only lost twice in his professional career.
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A. Regis Prograis is from New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
A. Regis Prograis weighs in at 140 lbs (63.5 kgs) as he competes in the light-welterweight division.
A. Regis Prograis is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.
