Regis Prograis is reflecting on his future in boxing after a disappointing loss to Jack Catterall in a recent bout. Following this defeat, Prograis suggested he might explore bare-knuckle fighting, a move welcomed by BKFC boss Conor McGregor, albeit with a cautionary note about the risks involved. However, after some thought, Prograis seems to be reconsidering this path and may look to change weight classes instead.
Might be time to move up. I’m tired of being skinny 😄
— Rougarou (@RPrograis) October 28, 2024
Prograis, who is set to turn 36 in January, previously lost his WBC championship to Devin Haney and faced challenges in his latest fight against Catterall, acknowledging that the better man won. He has mentioned feeling “skinny” at his current weight and is contemplating a move up to higher divisions, potentially facing tougher competition.
Catterall, who expressed support for Prograis’ idea of moving weight classes, showed sportsmanship after their fight, avoiding any taunting. With the light welterweight division featuring formidable fighters like Jaron Ennis and Brian Norman Jr., Prograis must weigh his options carefully, considering the physical demands of stepping up in weight at his age. The boxing community is eager to see what Prograis decides next, with many fans speculating about his potential in higher weight classes or in bare-knuckle fighting.
