After a tough defeat against British fighter Jack Catterall, American boxer Regis Prograis hinted that he might be nearing the end of his professional boxing career. The fight took place at Manchester’s Co-op Live, where Catterall won by unanimous decision with scorecards reading 116-109, 116-109, and 117-110.
Prograis had been seeking redemption after his previous loss to Devin Haney. However, his defeat against Catterall has led him to reconsider his future in the ring. “It might be time to go to bare knuckle (fighting),” the American commented after the fight. “12 rounds might be too much for me. I started fading in late rounds & I hurt my ankle.”
The intense and thrilling match saw both fighters hit the canvas at different moments, demonstrating the intensity with which they faced each other. Prograis acknowledged his rival’s superiority after the fight, stating: “Jack was just better, that’s all. Jack was the better man; I’m not going to lie. He deserves a world title fight. He definitely deserves a world title next. Good luck.”
Regis Prograis praised Jack Catterall, describing him as one of the toughest opponents he’s faced:
“[He’s] really good. I’ve fought the best and [he was] the best out of all of them. I’ve had my time in the sun. Now it’s time for the young ones, [to] let the young guys take over,” Prograis concluded.
These statements suggest a possible end to Prograis’s career, as he has been regarded as one of the most exciting light welterweights in recent years. Prograis made his professional debut in 2012 and remained undefeated for seven years until his first loss to Josh Taylor in 2019. Despite the ups and downs, Prograis managed to regain his standing in the division and seemed on track for another shot at the world title.
However, his loss to Jack Catterall has drastically changed that outlook. If he decides to retire, Regis Prograis will leave a significant legacy in the division, remembered for his tenacity and skill in the ring.
“Where does tonight leave the ambition for you now?”
Regis Prograis: “It might be time to go to bare knuckle(fighting).12 rounds might be too much for me. I started fading in late rounds & I hurt my ankle. Imma let the young guys takeover”
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