Paul’s salary is also quite handsome for someone with very limited boxing experience. We knew that American Junior Welterweight contender, Regis Prograis, would be a hot commodity, as a promotional free agent and a report Friday afternoon says that Premier Boxing Champions has landed him, if only for a single fight. I learned that a long time ago.”. Regis Prograis is back in the ring, and while it took the backend of 2020 to happen with everything going on, it is a chance to restart his run back to a title. Their fight has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps for a few months. So, I’m glad that I learned those things.”. That’s my job, to stay focused on fighting.”. 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. Prograis stormed into the pros in 2012, scoring 15 knockout victories and four unanimous decisions in his first 19 bouts. It’s really gonna be tough on a lot of them. That’s what made me learn, and I’m glad God always put obstacles in my life at the right times. Regis Prograis was a born athlete. Prograis (24-1,20 KOs) was slated before the Covid 19 pandemic to take on Maurice Hooker … He can be reached on Twitter @Idecboxing. "I played every sport imaginable – football, basketball, track, karate and they wanted me to be on the swim team but I refused to do it. Merab Dvalishvili on Cody Stamann fight, backlash from Aljamain Sterling's DQ win, Sunday Submission: MMA Overload (ONE on TNT, Bellator 256, UFC on ABC 2), Ben Askren's Main Training Partner 'Biggie' Rhodes on Jake Paul fight, Mackenzie Dern on Nina Ansaroff fight, Nose injury & Title aspirations, EXCLUSIVE: Lupita "Loopy" Godinez on UFC debut vs. Jessica Penne on Apr. Mike Perry was upset to learn that Askren stands to make a career-high payday in such an event, and Stephen Thompson and Marvin Vettori both had very harsh words for Paul and his involvement in combat sports. Oct. by Doug Fischer. Regis Prograis gets in a workout at Houston's Main Street Boxing Gym on Oct. 13, 2020 in preparation for his upcoming super lightweight fight against Juan Heraldez. 24. Photo by Ian Walton. Regis Prograis vs. Ivan Redkach : Date, How to Watch, Predictions. YouTuber Paul faces retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren on Saturday, his third professional fight, exclusively on FITE in the UK. I always have passive income coming in to take care of my lifestyle. He is determined to avoid becoming yet another cautionary tale about a boxer who has nothing to show for repeatedly risking his life in this dangerous game. Juan Heraldez in SHOWTIME PPV® Action Saturday, October 31 from Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions. I’ve been through natural disasters. REGIS PROGRAIS has survived two hurricanes and a Tartan Tornado and is now rebuilding toward another world title. The eventual WBA super lightweight champion had never made that much money for a single bout before out-pointing Amos Cowart in an eight-rounder Showtime televised from Atlantic City, New Jersey, as part of its “ShoBox: The New Generation” series in August 2015. Tomorrow night, Jake Paul and Ben Askren will partake in a boxing match after weeks of trash talk and build-up. Regis was born on January 24, 1989 in New Orleans to Vidal Prograis and Shelita Martinez Prograis. As he awaits a new date for his fight against Hooker, Prograis can’t help but feel compassion for undercard fighters who won’t be able to make ends meet without opportunities to box. When that happened, I’m glad it happened then and it’s not happening right now. REGIS PROGRAIS has no problem admitting boxing is becoming a 'popularity contest' - so fighting on Jake Paul's undercard was a 'no-brainer'. The litigation initiated by Regis Prograis and DiBella Entertainment Inc. in the New Jersey District Court is completely unfounded and without any basis in fact or in law. Prograis (24-1, 20 KOs) made seven figures for his close loss to Scotland’s Josh Taylor (16-0, 12 KOs) on October 26, when he dropped a majority decision in the World Boxing Super Series’ 140-pound championship match at O2 Arena in London. In the first noteworthy boxing match ever staged at Atlanta’s NFL Stadium, former WBA/WBC 140-pound champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (26-1, 22 KOs) was awarded a technical decision over Ivan Redkach (25-6-1) who collapsed in the sixth round complaining of a low blow and was carted from the ring on a stretcher. 4) Regis Prograis (23-0, 19 KOs): Relatively new on the elite level, Prograis scored impressive victories against former unified junior welterweight titlist … Regis Prograis (born January 24, 1989) is an American professional boxer.He held the WBA … Frank Mir $350,000. And then, I kind of had to go back to work when I went broke.”. Later in 2020, he earned another pay-per-view fight against Juan Heraldez in non-title bout which he won in the third round of the match. In the opposite corner will be Ivan Redkach, an LA-based Ukrainian who brings a 23-5-1 (18) record. Ivan Redkach Prograis purse payouts based on how much pay-per-view sales made on fight day. Somebody can get hurt. Regis Prograis has always mixed in show business with his boxing career. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. While there have been undeniable signs of major public interest in the event, there are some fighters who have spoken out against it. Former super lightweight world champion Regis "Rougarou" Prograis talked about moving his training camp from Los Angeles back to Houston and more as he previewed his upcoming showdown against unbeaten Juan Heraldez that takes place Saturday, October 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV from Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Regis Prograis earned nearly $30,000 for his first televised fight. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. As of 2018, Regis Prograis net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million. Regis Prograis lost major pay-per-view title fight in 2019 from (Josh Taylor). But in his mother’s eyes, his opponents always seem hulking and dangerous. It’s a good thing when you do fight, but you know, for me, if I don’t fight, I’m not worried about where my next dollar is gonna come from because I have passive income. NEW YORK – October 22, 2020- Former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis talked about moving his training camp from Los Angeles back to Houston and more as he previewed his upcoming showdown against unbeaten Juan Heraldez that takes place Saturday, October 31 live on SHOWTIME PPV from Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas in […] So how much are Jake Paul and Ben Askren making for their pay-per-view boxing match tomorrow? *The upcoming earnings date is derived from an algorithm based on a company's historical reporting dates. He definitely didn’t know anything about investing and wasn’t all that interested in saving money. Regis Prograis has not lost any of his 23 professional bouts, including the one against Velasco last summer. I learned about investing and buying things that make money, because if I didn’t, I would be screwed right now. As of April 2021, he has an 83.3% knockout to win ratio. When it came time to decide what to do with those earnings, Prograis never forgot those silly monetary mistakes he made on his way up the ranks. 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MMA News is your source for news, interviews and results from the world's top Mixed Martial Arts leagues. His major titles include WBC interim light-welterweight 2019 and the WBC interim light-welterweight 2018. But for me, you just try to stay focused. Boxers worldwide are facing the harsh reality that their sport will be shut down at least until the beginning of May, probably longer. Prograis proceeded to spend that money faster than he made it. This is no different for Regis Prograis," Comosa AG said in a statement issued Saturday morning. Q&A: Regis Prograis on his journey, learning boxing history and Josh Taylor. His intriguing bout vs. Maurice Hooker, originally scheduled for this month, had to be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Prograis … That’s the main thing. Reykon $80,000. I’m invested heavily into all kinds of stuff and income that’s always coming in – not only monthly, but daily. The eventual WBA super lightweight champion had never made that much money for a … Former World Champion Regis Prograis Takes on Unbeaten. Of course, this is a pandemic and it’s different from a natural disaster. Pandemics don’t really happen, but fights get canceled and anything can happen. Regis Prograis returned to winning ways with a third round stoppage over Juan Heraldez Photo Credit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME. I blew it all. The World Boxing Super Series has worked out a deal to keep No. Mike Coppinger, boxing insider for The Athletic, reported Friday that Prograis agreed to a “one-off fight deal” with […] Andrew Hemingway / … “Because if it was happening right now, and my fight got canceled, my bills are way higher than they used to be in my ‘ShoBox’ days. NEW YORK – October 22, 2020 – Former super lightweight world champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis talked about moving his training camp from Los Angeles back to Houston and … Regis Prograis is an American professional boxer. Paul is an investor in Triller and likely will receive a percentage of the PPV earnings for this fight. It’s over. Arena, date and time can change. While there have been undeniable signs of … This postponement disappointed Prograis, but being forced to evacuate his hometown when Hurricane Katrina decimated New Orleans in 2005 taught him how to handle adversity that is well beyond his control. Fights in the United States and United Kingdom that were scheduled through April already have been postponed. I think it was during Regis Prograis’ two-round destruction of Julius Indongo in early 2018 when it occurred to me that the junior welterweight standout’s style reminded me of … “And then that money went real, real fast. "WBSS greatly values Regis' participation in the tournament. Regis Prograis earned nearly $30,000 for his first televised fight. Sat, Apr 17, 2021 Note. However, in 2005, Regis and his family were forced to move to Houston, Texas after Hurricane Katrina blew his house. “We haven’t been through this, but I’ve kind of been through similar things already,” said Prograis, who relocated to Houston after Katrina. And this is one of those rainy times. I’ve been through Hurricane Harvey in Houston [in 2017]. Nearly five years later, Prograis appreciates the invaluable lessons he learned from squandering money, particularly important when you’re involved in the unpredictable boxing business. Regis Prograis is itching for a fight. Regis Prograis returns to this ring this Saturday, April 17, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. 1 junior welterweight seed Regis Prograis in and scheduled his semifinal bout against world titlist Kiryl Relikh. He is currently active and holding contract with boxing promotion company. Regis Prograis $850,000. The 31-year-old Prograis will miss out on a seven-figure payday April 17, when the strong southpaw was supposed to face fellow former 140-pound champion Maurice Hooker in a 12-round, 143-pound main event at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The boxing event will be available for $49.99 on PPV and will be available to stream live on Triller Fight Club. Josh Taylor is a professional boxer from Scotland. “I’m big into investments,” said Prograis, who is managed by actor Mark Wahlberg and actor/director Peter Berg. ... Earnings. That remains to be seen, but there is no denying that there has been a large amount of buzz in the pre-fight lead-up. Prograis was ranked as the world's third-best active light welterweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, February 2021. NEW YORK -- The closest that junior welterweight world titleholder Jose Ramirez and interim titlist Regis Prograis will get to each other for the foreseeable future is fighting one week apart on the same television network. Name: Regis Prograis; Pro Boxing Record: 25-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Rougarou; Current Streak: N/A; Age: 32 | Date of Birth: 1989.01.24; Last Fight: N/A; Weight Class: | Last Weigh-In: N/A; Affiliation: N/A; Height: 5'8" (173cm) | Reach: 67.0" (170cm) Career Disclosed Earnings: $0 USD; Born: New Orleans, Louisiana; Fighting out of: Houston, Texas; Fighter Links: On Saturday, 17 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, USA Regis «Rougarou» Prograis will meet Ivan «El Terrible» Redkach in a 10-round super lightweight bout. From the self-titled “Rougarou” complete with head mask of the legendary Louisiana swamp creature, to … ... That belongs to Regis Prograis, who has a base salary of $850,000. “It’s definitely hard because one thing I used to do when I was in that position, I used to already spend the money before I got it,” Prograis said. For me, it’s all about saving for a rainy day and investing. Here is the full list Unlike professional athletes in most other sports, boxers won’t get paid while waiting for this pandemic to subside. “Now it’s different because I don’t do that stuff no more. This will be Askren’s first time competing in boxing, but he is not getting paid like it. And now it’s gone. But I know there’s a lot of people out there living paycheck to paycheck, even if you’re making a lot of money, like we do, fight by fight. There was a time when there was a raging debate as to whether Prograis belonged on the pound-for-pound list. Prograis expects that it’ll be rescheduled once we return to normalcy, but the New Orleans native is thankful that he’ll be able to provide for his family while waiting for that next sizeable paycheck. Regis Prograis has one of the more exotic nicknames in boxing, taken from a mythical creature that struck fear into the hearts of Louisiana natives. It’s good that I learned my lesson. Then what happened was I got hurt in sparring and I was out the gym for like nine months. After relocating to Texas, Evader Holyfield, a professional boxer motivated him to take boxing seriously and he began training at … “I’ve been through Hurricane Katrina. Regis Prograis, as old school as we have in the modern era, has. “Luckily, I don’t have to go fight by fight. Yes, Prograis lost to Taylor, but it could have easily gone the other way. I didn’t save for a rainy day, like I was supposed to. But I don’t live like that. Regis Prograis is ready to make waves in the junior welterweight division, and he starts with Juan Heraldez. I know because I was in that same position before.”. “I remember after one of my ‘ShoBox’ fights, I went and bought a car and I went and traveled, and did all kinds of stuff,” Prograis recalled. Prograis was a part-time physical trainer back then, uncertain if he’d ever make major money in boxing. You never know what can happen. Here are the salaries for the entire card of tomorrow’s event, first publicized by MMA Fighting. “That was the most money I ever made in my life and I blew it all. Joe Fournier $220,000. What are your thoughts on the salaries for Jake Paul and Ben Askren? Regis Prograis has some detractors in Adrien Broner and Gervonta Davis, but Ivan Redkach is up first in his Triller Fight Club bout “Based on his … “I spent it all right away,” Prograis told BoxingScene.com. Steve Cunningham $150,000. So, I went completely broke again. 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