Regis Prograis Has Retired (or has he?)
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Regis Prograis Has Retired (or has he?)
Regis Prograis has told The Ring that he is now RETIRED from boxing following his defeat to Conor Benn tonight 
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Re: Regis Prograis Has Retired
He got his one last payday ..
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‘STORYBOOK ENDING’ REGIS PROGRAIS RETIRES AFTER CONOR BENN DEFEAT
Regis Prograis' 34th professional appearance will be his last. The two-time junior welterweight world champion announced post-fight that he's calling it a day, after being soundly beaten by Conor Benn.
Prograis (30-4, 24 KOs) confirmed the pre-fight rumors were true during an emotional interview with The Ring's Louis Hart in his dressing room, less than an hour removed from a 10-round points loss to Benn.
When asked about his thoughts and feelings after the defeat, the 37-year-old didn't mince words.
"Going in, I knew I was going to retire. This is my last fight, I knew this months ago, just didn’t tell nobody but was terrified going into this. The rumors about me being hurt were true, I wanted to pull out of this fight so bad a month ago but kept pushing, I was terrified and thinking about pulling out even yesterday.
"It’s just emotional for me, so glad I went through this fight. It's a great fight to be my last against someone like Conor Benn, someone that was strong, an arena like this with 70,000 in a stadium ... couldn't ask for a better going away party, perfect end to my story."
He continued, adding that he suffered four separate injuries in training camp and had a pep talk from his mother, saying he'd regret withdrawing from a fight of such magnitude just as the retirement thoughts crept back in mind.
"My right hand was messed up, my eye, my jaw, rib injury, a bunch of things ... but it all held up. Nothing I was scared of [aggravating] happened in the ring, nothing showed up so I have no [new] injuries to worry about.
"It's a perfect storybook ending, I feel like this is Rocky when he fought Antonio Tarver, he was the older guy who wanted to prove what he could do and for me, I proved what I could do. I went up [in weight], stronger, we fought in-front of 70,000 people in London, this is the end of my career."
He elaborated on knowing when he'd bid farewell, sharing that many implored him to retire after winning a surprisingly back-and-forth battle with Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz last August.
"I felt like this after the JoJo fight, that I should retire but still have a little more left. One thing I don't want to do is be older with problems. Physically I still can do it, emotionally it's hard ... I train in Vegas, my kids live in Texas, it's hard to keep leaving my kids for different things. Officially, I'm retired."
Prograis continued discussing how 'terrifed' he was during the whole fight week build-up, but glad it happened in the end and could leave on his two feet many didn't foresee that outcome.
I've been to the top, there's no better thing to do in this [sport]. I'm very spiritual, have visions and stuff, felt like this was going to happen with me and Benn. I needed a fight like this, the younger, bigger and stronger dude, I'm going to look back on my career and be very proud, my kids [will be] too.
"I told my son here, when you're scared of something, make sure you go through it. I wanted to pull out today, was thinking about tripping outside the van, breaking my hand on Netflix, but so glad I didn't, went the ten rounds with Conor, perfect ending.
"I got through boxing, been to the top, made a bunch of money, did things nobody thought I would ever do, I'm proud of myself on what I did and accomplished, can move on to the next phase of my life. I came [to the UK] and lost here three times but it's fine, the people here love because they know I'm not going to give a boring fight."
Regis Prograis' 34th professional appearance will be his last. The two-time junior welterweight world champion announced post-fight that he's calling it a day, after being soundly beaten by Conor Benn.
Prograis (30-4, 24 KOs) confirmed the pre-fight rumors were true during an emotional interview with The Ring's Louis Hart in his dressing room, less than an hour removed from a 10-round points loss to Benn.
When asked about his thoughts and feelings after the defeat, the 37-year-old didn't mince words.
"Going in, I knew I was going to retire. This is my last fight, I knew this months ago, just didn’t tell nobody but was terrified going into this. The rumors about me being hurt were true, I wanted to pull out of this fight so bad a month ago but kept pushing, I was terrified and thinking about pulling out even yesterday.
"It’s just emotional for me, so glad I went through this fight. It's a great fight to be my last against someone like Conor Benn, someone that was strong, an arena like this with 70,000 in a stadium ... couldn't ask for a better going away party, perfect end to my story."
He continued, adding that he suffered four separate injuries in training camp and had a pep talk from his mother, saying he'd regret withdrawing from a fight of such magnitude just as the retirement thoughts crept back in mind.
"My right hand was messed up, my eye, my jaw, rib injury, a bunch of things ... but it all held up. Nothing I was scared of [aggravating] happened in the ring, nothing showed up so I have no [new] injuries to worry about.
"It's a perfect storybook ending, I feel like this is Rocky when he fought Antonio Tarver, he was the older guy who wanted to prove what he could do and for me, I proved what I could do. I went up [in weight], stronger, we fought in-front of 70,000 people in London, this is the end of my career."
He elaborated on knowing when he'd bid farewell, sharing that many implored him to retire after winning a surprisingly back-and-forth battle with Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz last August.
"I felt like this after the JoJo fight, that I should retire but still have a little more left. One thing I don't want to do is be older with problems. Physically I still can do it, emotionally it's hard ... I train in Vegas, my kids live in Texas, it's hard to keep leaving my kids for different things. Officially, I'm retired."
Prograis continued discussing how 'terrifed' he was during the whole fight week build-up, but glad it happened in the end and could leave on his two feet many didn't foresee that outcome.
I've been to the top, there's no better thing to do in this [sport]. I'm very spiritual, have visions and stuff, felt like this was going to happen with me and Benn. I needed a fight like this, the younger, bigger and stronger dude, I'm going to look back on my career and be very proud, my kids [will be] too.
"I told my son here, when you're scared of something, make sure you go through it. I wanted to pull out today, was thinking about tripping outside the van, breaking my hand on Netflix, but so glad I didn't, went the ten rounds with Conor, perfect ending.
"I got through boxing, been to the top, made a bunch of money, did things nobody thought I would ever do, I'm proud of myself on what I did and accomplished, can move on to the next phase of my life. I came [to the UK] and lost here three times but it's fine, the people here love because they know I'm not going to give a boring fight."
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Re: Regis Prograis Has Retired
How much did Prograis get for this by the way? I know it was probably insulting in comparison to Benn's reported payday here.
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Re: Regis Prograis Has Retired
Not sure.
But I believe he renegotiated when it was announced it would be 150 weight rather than 147.
Cuz when the fight was officially announced, the weight was never mentioned and we assumed 147
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Good, his legs are completely gone.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑11 Apr 2026, 17:37 Regis Prograis has told The Ring that he is now RETIRED from boxing following his defeat to Conor Benn tonight
He did well not to fall over and go the distance.
If Benn had been on the Clomiphene, Prograis would have been smoked.
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Re: Regis Prograis Has Retired
A big problem is he was a small junior welter and he's been fighting huge natural 147 (or bigger) lbers.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑11 Apr 2026, 19:02Not sure.
But I believe he renegotiated when it was announced it would be 150 weight rather than 147.
Cuz when the fight was officially announced, the weight was never mentioned and we assumed 147
He's taken way too much punishment his last few fights. Smart choice to retire; hope he's invested wisely.
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Re: Regis Prograis Has Retired
Prograis wants boxing return at 40, says Benn needs to improve
Regis Prograis told The Ring he was retiring following his lopsided defeat to Conor Benn last weekend at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium live on Netflix.
However, it appears the former two-time world champion has already made a U-turn.
“I’ll come back in a few years,” Prograis told The Ring. “When I’m like 40 years old I’ll come back. It just won’t be at 140 pounds, but I’ll come back.”
The speed, power, and reflexes that made Prograis (30-4, 24 KOs) a world champion have not been on display for a couple of years now. But even a diminished version of the ex-junior welterweight titlist was enough to give Benn issues during a 150-pound catchweight bout.
Benn won the bout via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 98-92. The Ilford man, currently the WBC's No. 1 contender at 147 pounds, will now hope to go on and fight for a world titles.
Prograis, however, believes Benn needs to improve, especially if he's to fight Ryan Garcia.
“I think Conor Benn can become a world champion because anything can happen in boxing,” Prograis said. “Someone can vacate the belts and get elevated, just anything can happen but as for him as a fighter, he has some things to work on. He’s like a six out of 10. He’s not that good. He’s just not polished enough. He’s strong, not gonna lie. His power is like an 8.5. So he does have a lot of power but he’s not really polished right now.
“He has to work on his speed and set up shots. A lot of his punches I saw coming so I was able to brace for them. But he definitely has a few things to work on. Right now, he’s just a fighter, a rugged fighter.”
“I think [the Garcia fight] would be a pretty good fight. Garcia has power, but Benn does, too. I don’t know how Garcia would react if he got caught by Benn cause he can really punch. Both guys can hurt each other. That’s a good fight.”
Regis Prograis told The Ring he was retiring following his lopsided defeat to Conor Benn last weekend at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium live on Netflix.
However, it appears the former two-time world champion has already made a U-turn.
“I’ll come back in a few years,” Prograis told The Ring. “When I’m like 40 years old I’ll come back. It just won’t be at 140 pounds, but I’ll come back.”
The speed, power, and reflexes that made Prograis (30-4, 24 KOs) a world champion have not been on display for a couple of years now. But even a diminished version of the ex-junior welterweight titlist was enough to give Benn issues during a 150-pound catchweight bout.
Benn won the bout via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 98-92. The Ilford man, currently the WBC's No. 1 contender at 147 pounds, will now hope to go on and fight for a world titles.
Prograis, however, believes Benn needs to improve, especially if he's to fight Ryan Garcia.
“I think Conor Benn can become a world champion because anything can happen in boxing,” Prograis said. “Someone can vacate the belts and get elevated, just anything can happen but as for him as a fighter, he has some things to work on. He’s like a six out of 10. He’s not that good. He’s just not polished enough. He’s strong, not gonna lie. His power is like an 8.5. So he does have a lot of power but he’s not really polished right now.
“He has to work on his speed and set up shots. A lot of his punches I saw coming so I was able to brace for them. But he definitely has a few things to work on. Right now, he’s just a fighter, a rugged fighter.”
“I think [the Garcia fight] would be a pretty good fight. Garcia has power, but Benn does, too. I don’t know how Garcia would react if he got caught by Benn cause he can really punch. Both guys can hurt each other. That’s a good fight.”
Re: Regis Prograis Has Retired
Why would you actually plan to come back in your 40's? You better get it in when you're 38 and 39 buddy.