Regis Prograis hints at shock profession change

After a troublesome defeat in opposition to British fighter Jack Catterall, American boxer Regis Prograis hinted that he is likely to be nearing the top of his skilled boxing profession. The struggle happened at Manchester’s Co-op Dwell, the place Catterall gained by unanimous determination with scorecards studying 116-109, 116-109, and 117-110.

Prograis had been looking for redemption after his earlier loss to Devin Haney. Nevertheless, his defeat in opposition to Catterall has led him to rethink his future within the ring. “It is likely to be time to go to reveal knuckle (combating),” the American commented after the struggle. “12 rounds is likely to be an excessive amount of for me. I began fading in late rounds & I damage my ankle.”

The extraordinary and thrilling match noticed each fighters hit the canvas at totally different moments, demonstrating the depth with which they confronted one another. Prograis acknowledged his rival’s superiority after the struggle, stating: “Jack was simply higher, that’s all. Jack was the higher man; I’m not going to lie. He deserves a world title struggle. He undoubtedly deserves a world title subsequent. Good luck.”

Regis Prograis praised Jack Catterall, describing him as one of many hardest opponents he’s confronted:

“[He’s] actually good. I’ve fought the very best and [he was] the very best out of all of them. I’ve had my time within the solar. Now it’s time for the younger ones, [to] let the younger guys take over,” Prograis concluded.

These statements recommend a doable finish to Prograis’s profession, as he has been considered one of the vital thrilling mild welterweights lately. Prograis made his skilled debut in 2012 and remained undefeated for seven years till his first loss to Josh Taylor in 2019. Regardless of the ups and downs, Prograis managed to regain his standing within the division and appeared on monitor for one more shot on the world title.

Nevertheless, his loss to Jack Catterall has drastically modified that outlook. If he decides to retire, Regis Prograis will depart a major legacy within the division, remembered for his tenacity and talent within the ring.