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Regis Prograis rules out retirement after loss to Jack Catterall

Written by Héctor Araque on 29th October 2024.

Regis Prograis

North American boxer Regis Prograis has dismissed any doubts about retiring following his October 26, 2024, loss to Jack Catterall. After the fight, Prograis posted on social media that he does not plan to retire, making it clear that he intends to return to boxing. In a message on X, Prograis wrote, “No I’m not retiring. I will be a champion again,” expressing his ambition to reclaim a championship and bounce back from his recent setbacks.

Prograis also addressed his situation in a recent interview with Fight Hub TV. During the conversation, he thanked his fans for their continued support and emphasized that he still has much to offer in the ring. “I just want to say thank you. Thank you for supporting me and believing in my brand. I’m not done yet, definitely not,” Prograis said, adding that he is considering his next moves, whether to stay at 140 pounds, move up to 147, or explore opportunities in Bare Knuckle. Regis Prograis encouraged his followers to stay tuned for important updates in the coming months.

Meanwhile, Devin Haney, Prograis’ former rival, took advantage of his recent loss to mock him publicly. Haney, who defeated Prograis on December 9, 2023, claimed that his win was more devastating than Catterall’s and suggested he had already “ended” Prograis’ career. Haney also expressed his desire for Turki Alalshikh to promote a fight against Jack Catterall, who has shown interest in the matchup.

Prograis, however, responded calmly to Haney’s provocations. In the same interview with Fight Hub TV, he was asked about Haney’s comments and compared the fighting styles of his two opponents. According to Prograis, although he believes Haney has more technical skills, he said Catterall displayed a more precise approach in their fight. “On Saturday night, I was better as a fighter than I was in the fight with Devin. In that fight, I just wasn’t myself at all,” Prograis stated. He explained that he felt entirely focused and present against Catterall, unlike in his fight with Haney, where he claims he “mentally” wasn’t there.

Regarding the quality of his opponents’ styles, Regis Prograis noted distinct differences.

“Devin, on the other hand, has a good jab, a good one-two, a solid hook, and good footwork,” he mentioned. However, he opined that Catterall lacks a good right hand and a strong jab, though he praised the speed and deception in the Brit’s left hand. Prograis made it clear that both are good boxers but with significantly different styles.

Seeing Prograis’ comments, Haney continued his taunts on social media, claiming their fight had “ruined” Prograis as a fighter. In response, Prograis calmly remarked that although his endurance might have declined over the years, he attributed his loss to Catterall to a well-placed punch rather than a lack of stamina.

Previously, Haney suggested on X that Prograis should “retire.” However, after seeing Prograis’ comments in the interview, he seemed to change his mind, posting the following message: “Ok Regis don’t retire.. come to camp when I fight Catterall,” Haney wrote.

Regis Prograis reacted with irony, saying, “I think you might be bipolar bruh 😂,” to which Haney replied with laughing emojis. However, Prograis has chosen to focus on his boxing future, staying away from childish and meaningless online exchanges, saying he won’t waste his time on them.

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