Regis Prograis
{{short description|American boxer}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Regis Prograis
| image =
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| realname =
| nickname = Rougarou
| weight = Light welterweight
| height = 5 ft 8 in
| reach = 67 in
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|1|24}}
| birth_place = New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
| style = Southpaw
| total = 32
| wins = 29
| KO = 24
| losses = 3
| draws =
| no contests =
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Regis Prograis ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|iː|dʒ|ɪ|s|_|ˈ|p|r|oʊ|g|r|eɪ}} {{respell|REE|jiss}} {{respell|PROH|gray}}; born January 24, 1989) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight title in 2019, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title from 2022 to 2023.
Prograis chose his nickname, "Rougarou", Louisiana French for 'werewolf', to pay homage to his grandfather, who is of Native American descent.{{cite web|author=Ramon Antonio Vargas|date=February 22, 2018|title=Eyeing world title shot, boxer Regis Prograis releases emotional video touting his ties to New Orleans|url=https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/article_06949696-17fa-11e8-a2ab-3bf1a5f1cd2f.html|work=The Advocate}}
Amateur career
Prograis is of Louisiana Creole descent{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=10 July 2018|title=Going Back to My Roots: The Odyssey of Regis "Rougarou" Prograis".|url=http://ucnlive.com/going-back-roots-odyssey-regis-rougarou-prograis/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622061309/http://ucnlive.com/going-back-roots-odyssey-regis-rougarou-prograis/|archive-date=22 June 2019|access-date=|website=}} and originally from New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina forced him to relocate in 2005 to Houston, Texas, where he began training at Savannah Boxing Club alongside Evander Holyfield which was a key factor in motivating him to take boxing seriously. He went on to build an 87-7 amateur record. As an amateur, Prograis was ranked #4 in the United States, the 2009 Ringside World Champion, 2010 HORN National Champion, won regional Golden Gloves and competed in the 2012 Olympic Trials before turning professional in 2012.{{cite web |title=Regis Prograis |url=https://www.wbaboxing.com/wba-boxer-profile?e=135776274396e7a7953445170504779544865756c77513d3d |website=wbaboxing.com | date=26 February 2018 |access-date=28 February 2023}}
Professional career
=Early career=
Since turning professional, Prograis has fought at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on the undercard of the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter fight, which was the first primetime boxing event televised on CBS in over 40 years. In 2015, he was recognized by ESPN as a Prospect of the Year candidate.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/14461974/errol-spence-jr|title=Prospect of the year: Errol Spence Jr.|website=ESPN|author=Dan Rafael|date=December 30, 2015}} USA Today and Yahoo Sports has recognized Prograis as a legitimate world title contender. Regis is represented by the boxing promoter Lou DiBella.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/regis-prograis-recognizes-boxer-one-job-190345674.html |title=Unbeaten knockout artist Regis Prograis recognizes a boxer has more than one job to do|publisher=|website=Yahoo! Sports|author=Kevin Iole|date=July 6, 2017}}
=World Boxing Super Series=
==Prograis vs. Flanagan==
On July 13, 2018, it was announced that Prograis would be one of eight boxers taking part in the light welterweight World Boxing Super Series.{{cite web |last1=McGuigan |first1=Barry |title=Regis Prograis is one of boxing's most exciting fighters - but Josh Taylor is ready for explosive American |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/regis-prograis-one-boxings-most-12912359 |website=mirror.co.uk |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=13 July 2018}} As the top seeded fighter, he was able to choose the former WBO lightweight champion Terry Flanagan as his first opponent. The opening bout of the tournament took place at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 27, 2018.{{cite web |last1=Esco |first1=Wil |title=Regis Prograis explains why he chose to fight Terry Flanagan in the WBSS opening round |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/10/12/17967420/regis-prograis-explains-why-he-chose-to-fight-terry-flanagan-in-the-wbss-opening-round |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=12 October 2018}} Prograis won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–110, 118–109 and 119–108. He dropped Flannagan with a hook in the eighth round, in what was the sole knockdown of the fight.{{Cite web|date=2019-04-27|title=Regis Prograis claims first major title in dominating fashion against Relikh|url=https://www.ringtv.com/560712-regis-prograis-claims-first-major-title-in-dominating-fashion-against-relikh/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=The Ring}}
=WBA light welterweight champion=
==Prograis vs. Relikh==
Prograis faced the WBA super lightweight champion Kiryl Relikh in the tournament semifinals, which took place at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana on April 27, 2019. Relikh had earned his place in the penultimate bout of the tournament with a unanimous decision victory over Eduard Troyanovsky in the quarterfinals.{{cite web |last1=Random Hits |title=Relikh: No Doubt in My Mind That I'll Beat Regis Prograis |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/relikh-no-doubt-my-mind-ill-beat-regis-prograis--138161 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=20 April 2019}} Despite being the champion, Relikh entered as a sizable +700 underdog, while most odds-makers had Prograis as a -1000 favorite.{{cite news |last1=Palmer |first1=Ian |title=Kiryl Relikh Vs Regis Prograis Betting Odds And Prediction |url=https://www.sportsbetlistings.com/boxing/kiryl-relikh-vs-regis-prograis-betting-odds-and-prediction/14333/ |newspaper=Sports Bet Listings | Your Ultimate Sports Betting Resource |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=26 April 2019}} He justified his role as the favorite and won the fight by a sixth-round knockout. Prograis had won every single round of the contest up to that point, with all three judges having him up 50–44 at the time of the stoppage.{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Regis Prograis Drops, Beats Down Kiryl Relikh For TKO in Six |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/regis-prograis-drops-beats-down-kiryl-relikh-results--138437 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=27 April 2019}}
==Prograis vs. Josh Taylor==
{{main|Regis Prograis vs. Josh Taylor}}
In the final, which took place on October 26, 2019, at The O2 Arena in London, England, Prograis faced the IBF and The Ring super lightweight champion Josh Taylor.{{cite web |last1=Gilbert |first1=Peter |title=WBSS final Prograis-Taylor: Josh Taylor vows to prove he is best in world vs Regis Prograis |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11805699/wbss-final-josh-taylor-vows-to-prove-he-is-best-in-world-vs-regis-prograis |website=skysports.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=9 September 2019}} Predictions before the fight were split, since both fighters had an undefeated professional record and were world champions in their prime. Prograis entered the fight as a slight favorite, with most betting lines having him between -152 and -189, while Taylor was listed as a between +130 to a +140 underdog.{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Prograis vs Taylor preview: What's at stake, how they got here, and how the fighters match up |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/10/24/20929396/prograis-vs-taylor-preview-dazn-boxing-news-sky-sports-matchroom-world-boxing-super-series |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=24 October 2019}} Taylor won the fight by majority decision. Two judges ultimately scored it 117–112 and 115–113 in favor of the Scottsman, while the sole remaining judge had it scored as a 114-114 draw.{{Cite web|title=Regis Prograis vs Josh Taylor report: New unified and WBSS champion crowned in London|url=https://www.secondsout.com/news/news/regis-prograis-vs-josh-taylor-report-new-unified-and-wbss-champion-crowned-in-london-2959422|access-date=2021-02-12|website=SecondsOut Boxing News|date=26 October 2019 |language=En}}
=WBC light welterweight champion=
Prograis faced the unbeaten Juan Heraldez on October 31, 2020, on the undercard of the Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz Showtime pay-per-view. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. Prograis dropped his opponent with a straight left early in the final round of the bout and finished him with a flurry of punches at the 1:23 minute mark.{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Davis vs Santa Cruz results and highlights: Regis Prograis batters Juan Heraldez for third round stoppage |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/10/31/21543972/davis-vs-santa-cruz-results-highlights-regis-prograis-batters-heraldez-knockout-showtime-boxing-news |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=31 October 2020}} Prograis faced Ivan Redkach on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren on April 17, 2021. The fight was stopped in the sixth round, due to an accidental low blow that rendered Redkach unable to continue competing. Prograis won by technical decision, with two scorecards of 60–54 and one scorecard of 59–54. The result was immediately overturned however, as Georgia regulations state that a boxer who is unable to continue after being hit with an unintentional low blow shall be declared the loser by a technical knockout.{{cite web |last1=Raimondi |first1=Marc |title=Regis Prograis' decision win over Ivan Redkach changed to TKO after ruling |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31291472/regis-prograis-victory-ivan-redkach-changed-tko-ruling |website=espn.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=19 April 2021}} His third and final non-title bout, before making his second attempt at a world title, took place on March 19, 2022, against Tyrone McKenna. Prograis won the fight by a sixth-round technical knockout.{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Regis Prograis Stops Tyrone McKenna In Sixth Round |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/regis-prograis-stops-tyrone-mckenna-sixth-round-results--164884 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=19 March 2022}}
==Prograis vs. Zepeda==
On July 22, 2022, the WBC light welterweight mandatory title challenger Jose Ramirez was ordered to face the sanctioning body's second ranked contender Jose Zepeda for the vacant championship.{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Josh Taylor vacates WBC title, Jose Ramirez vs Jose Zepeda rematch ordered |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/7/1/23191811/josh-taylor-vacates-wbc-title-jose-ramirez-vs-zepeda-rematch-ordered-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=1 July 2022}} Ramirez withdrew from the negotiations on August 1, because of a conflict with his wedding in October, and was replaced by Prograis.{{cite web |last1=Coppinger |first1=Mike |title=Jose Ramirez withdraws from title fight vs. Jose Zepeda because of conflict with wedding; Regis Prograis in line to replace him |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/34326172/jose-ramirez-withdraws-title-fight-vs-jose-zepeda-due-conflict-wedding-regis-prograis-line-replace-him |website=espn.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=1 August 2022}} As they failed to reach an agreement within the 30-day negotiation period, a purse bid was called, which was won by the recently formed promotional company MarvNation with a bid of $2,4 million.{{cite web |last1=Coppinger |first1=Mike |title=MarvNation posts $2.4M bid to promote Regis Prograis-Jose Zepeda WBC junior welterweight title bout |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/34489096/marvnation-posts-24m-bid-promote-regis-prograis-jose-zepeda-wbc-junior-welterweight-title-bout |website=espn.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=30 August 2022}} The vacant title bout took place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and was broadcast as a pay-per-view.{{cite web |last1=Random Hits |title=Regis Prograis, Jose Zepeda Plan For PPV War at Dignity Health Sports Park |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/regis-prograis-jose-zepeda-plan-ppv-war-dignity-health-sports-park--169623 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=10 October 2022}} Prograis won the fight by an eleventh-round knockout. He was up 98–92, 98–92 and 97–93 at the time of the stoppage. The newly crowned champion had out-landed Zepeda 156 to 66 in total punches and 75 to 31 in power punches.{{cite web |last1=Coppinger |first1=Mike |title=Regis Prograis stops Jose Zepeda to win vacant WBC crown |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/35119096/regis-prograis-stops-jose-zepeda-win-vacant-wbc-crown |website=espn.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=27 November 2022}} Both fighters earned a guaranteed $1,080,000, with Prograis earning an additional $240,000 bonus.{{cite web |last1=Idec |first1=Keith |title=Regis Prograis Confirms That He Has Received His 7-Figure Purse In Full For Zepeda Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/regis-prograis-confirms-he-received-his-7-figure-purse-full-zepeda-fight--170847 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=28 February 2023 |date=1 December 2022}}
==Prograis vs. Zorrilla==
Prograis was expected to make his first WBC light welterweight title defense against Liam Paro in the main event of a DAZN broadcast card, which will take place on June 17, 2023, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.{{cite web |last1=Boxingscene Staff |title=Regis Prograis vs. Liam Paro Finalized For June 17 in New Orleans |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/regis-prograis-vs-liam-paro-finalized-june-17-new-orleans--174412 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=7 May 2023 |date=6 May 2023}} Paro withdrew from the fight due to an injury on May 18.{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Liam Paro injured, Regis Prograis vs Arnold Barboza Jr possible for June 17th |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/5/18/23728515/liam-paro-injured-regis-prograis-vs-arnold-barboza-jr-possible-june-17 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=21 May 2023 |date=18 May 2023}} He was replaced by the once-defeated Danielito Zorrilla.{{cite web |title=Regis Prograis Risks His 140-Pound Belt Against Danielito Zorrilla On June 17 |url=https://www.ringtv.com/653338-regis-prograis-risks-his-140-pound-belt-against-danielito-zorrilla-on-june-17/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=22 May 2023 |date=22 May 2023}} Prograis retained the title by split decision. Judges Ray Corona and Robert Tapper scored the bout 117–110 and 118–109 in his favor respectively, while judge Craig Metcalfe scored it 114–113 for Zorilla. He was able to knock the challenger down with a left a minute into the third round, although he was unable to finish him.{{cite web |last1=Armen Graham |first1=Bryan |title=Regis Prograis beats Danielito Zorrilla to retain WBC junior welterweight championship – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/jun/17/regis-prograis-v-danielito-zorrilla-wbc-junior-welterweight-championship-live |website=theguardian.com |access-date=18 June 2023 |date=18 June 2023}}
==Prograis vs. Haney==
On July 28, 2023, ESPN reported that Prograis would make his second WBC title defense against then-undisputed lightweight world champion Devin Haney.{{cite web |last1=Coppinger |first1=Mike |title=Sources: Haney to make junior welterweight debut vs. Prograis |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/38090400/sources-haney-prograis-agree-junior-welterweight-title-fight |website=espn.com |access-date=29 July 2023 |date=28 July 2023}} The WBC granted them permission to pursue the fight on August 1, 2023, although the sanctioning body’s Board of Governors was split in their vote.{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=WBC Approves Haney To Challenge Prograis; Now Named 'Champion In Recess' at 135 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/wbc-approves-haney-challenge-prograis-now-named-champion-recess-135--176608 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=2 August 2023 |date=1 August 2023}} On September 26, 2023, the fight was officially announced for December 10, 2023, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Haney vs Prograis date official for Dec 9 in San Francisco |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2023/09/27/devin-haney-vs-regis-prograis-date-official-for-dec-9-in-san-francisco/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=27 September 2023}} Prograis lost to Haney by unanimous decision, after being knocked down in the third round.{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Devin Haney dominates Regis Prograis to take WBC title: Full fight video highlights and results |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/12/10/23994900/devin-haney-dominates-regis-prograis-take-wbc-title-full-fight-highlights-results-boxing-news-2023 |website=Bad Left Hook |access-date=10 December 2023 |language=en |date=10 December 2023}}
== Prograis vs. Catterall ==
Regis Prograis was scheduled to face Jack Catterall in a 12-round junior welterweight bout at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England on August 24, 2024.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Jack Catterall faces Regis Prograis in Manchester, England in August |url=https://www.fightmag.com/jack-catterall-faces-regis-prograis-in-manchester-england-in-august/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=23 June 2024}} The contest was postponed after Catterall suffered an injury{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cx023k29p9jo|title=Injured Catterall cancels August fight with Prograis|date=31 July 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=31 July 2024}} and instead took place on 26 October 2024 at the same venue.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c24ppn4qz7eo|title=Catterall-Prograis rescheduled for 26 October|date=5 August 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=5 August 2024}} Prograis lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite news |title=Catterall in frame for title shot after Prograis win |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/42015458/jack-catterall-sets-title-shot-win-regis-prograis |work=ESPN.com |date=26 October 2024 |language=en}}
== Prograis vs. Duarte ==
Prograis is scheduled to face Oscar Duarte at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA on February 15, 2025.{{cite news |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Oscar Duarte vs Regis Prograis official for February 15 on DAZN |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2025/1/14/24343699/oscar-duarte-vs-regis-prograis-official-february-15-dazn-boxing-news-2025 |work=Bad Left Hook |date=14 January 2025 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Oscar Duarte faces Regis Prograis in Anaheim, CA in February |url=https://www.fightmag.com/oscar-duarte-faces-regis-prograis-in-anaheim-ca-in-february/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=14 January 2025}}{{cite news |title=Oscar Duarte, Regis Prograis set for massive super lightweight battle |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-CA/news/boxing/oscar-duarte-regis-prograis-set-for-massive-super-lightweight-battle/1kzqfmaz0cwas11sfv66ldafs0 |access-date=14 January 2025 |work=DAZN |date=14 January 2025}}
Professional boxing record
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 32
|{{no2}}Loss |29–3 |style="text-align:left;"|Jack Catterall |UD |12 |Oct 26, 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Co-op Live, Manchester, England}} |align=left|{{small|For vacant WBO International light welterweight title}} |
| 31
|{{no2}}Loss |29–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Devin Haney |UD |12 |Dec 9, 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Chase Center, San Francisco, California, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBC light welterweight title}} |
| 30
|{{yes2}}Win |29–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Danielito Zorrilla |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |12 |Jun 17, 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC light welterweight title}} |
| 29
|{{yes2}}Win |28–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jose Zepeda |KO |11 (12), {{small|0:59}} |Nov 26, 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC light welterweight title}} |
| 28
|{{yes2}}Win |27–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Tyrone McKenna |TKO |6 (10), {{small|1:40}} |Mar 19, 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates}} | |
| 27
|{{yes2}}Win |26–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ivan Redkach |TKO |6 (10), {{small|1:21}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Originally unanimous {{abbr|TD|Technical decision}}, later ruled TKO after an incorrect referee call}} |
| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |25–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Juan Heraldez |TKO |3 (10), {{small|1:23}} |Oct 31, 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 25
|{{no2}}Loss |24–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Josh Taylor |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}} |12 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBA light welterweight title; |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |24–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Kiryl Relikh |TKO |6 (12), {{small|1:36}} |Apr 27, 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Cajundome, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won WBA light welterweight title; |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |23–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Terry Flanagan |UD |12 |Oct 27, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|World Boxing Super Series: light welterweight quarter-final}} |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Juan Jose Velasco |TKO |8 (12), {{small|1:59}} |Jul 14, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Julius Indongo |TKO |2 (12), {{small|2:54}} |Mar 9, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mountain Grand, Deadwood, South Dakota, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC interim light welterweight title}} |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Joel Díaz Jr. |TKO |2 (10), {{small|2:55}} |Jun 9, 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF light welterweight title}} |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Wilfredo Buelcas |KO |1 (10), {{small|2:07}} |Feb 11, 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF light welterweight title}} |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Luis Eduardo Florez |TKO |4 (10), {{small|1:47}} |Jun 25, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant NABF light welterweight title}} |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Aaron Herrera |KO |1 (10), {{small|2:17}} |Mar 25, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.}} | |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Abel Ramos |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |8 (10), {{small|3:00}} |Dec 11, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bayou City Event Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant NABF Junior light welterweight title}} |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Amos Cowart |UD |8 |Aug 7, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Abraham Alvarez |TKO |1 (6), {{small|1:28}} |Apr 17, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}} | |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Héctor Velázquez |TKO |5 (8), {{small|2:59}} |Jan 9, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Morongo Casino, Cabazon, California, U.S.}} | |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jeff Humphries |KO |1 (6), {{small|1:43}} |Nov 6, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mario Hermosillo |TKO |4 (6), {{small|1:24}} |Oct 8, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Marteze Logan |TKO |2 (4), {{small|0:31}} |Jun 27, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Athletic Fencing Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Aaron Anderson |TKO |5 (6) |Jun 7, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Jackson County Civic Centre, Pascagoula, Mississippi, U.S.}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Felipe Reyes |TKO |6 (6), {{small|2:45}} |Apr 24, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Miguel Alvarez |TKO |3 (4), {{small|2:59}} |Nov 30, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|James Harrison |UD |6 |Oct 3, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Heritage Festival, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Adauto Gonzalez |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |4 |Jun 6, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|David Green |TKO |2 (4), {{small|2:59}} |Jan 10, 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bayou Event Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Anthony Little |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |2 (4), {{small|2:19}} |Nov 30, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Conference Centre, Hurst, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Aaron Anderson |KO |4 (4) {{small|2:20}} |Aug 25, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Carl Almirol |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |1 (4), {{small|2:01}} |Apr 28, 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Royal Palace, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
Titles in boxing
=Major world titles=
- WBA light welterweight champion (140 lbs)
- WBC light welterweight champion (140 lbs)
=Interim world titles=
- WBC interim light welterweight champion (140 lbs)
=Regional/International titles=
- NABF light welterweight champion (140 lbs)
- NABF Junior light welterweight champion (140 lbs)
=Honorary titles=
See also
References
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External links
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