Following Devin Haney Loss, Regis Prograis Fires Back at WBA Champion Rolando Romero With Fight Callout

In the glitzy world of boxing, where promises are as common as jabs, a tale of rivalry and redemption is unfolding. After his defeat recently against Devin Haney in San Francisco, Regis Prograis already has his sights on another contender on the horizon, and it is none other than WBA champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.

Prograis sent a bold warning to the man who he once claimed was the “saddest champion in boxing.” It all began with a hesitant sidestep, a refusal to face Romero, whom Prograis deemed unworthy of the ring. Yet, as fate would have it, the boxing gods orchestrated a different narrative, one that would challenge Prograis’ convictions and bring his own words back to haunt him.

Regis Prograis sees an opponent in Rolly Romero

In the backdrop of Prograis’ reign, Romero’s ascent to the WBA world title raised eyebrows and stirred controversy. A victory against Ismael Barroso, though tainted by premature stoppage, catapulted Romero into the spotlight. Prograis, holding the prestigious WBC’s super lightweight title, dismissed Romero as a mere pretender, choosing to pursue other opponents and bigger challenges. The plot thickened when Prograis and Haney finally locked horns in the boxing ring. The Louisiana native found himself on the receiving end of a brutal reality check.

As the final bell tolled and sealed Haney’s victory, Romero seized the moment to unveil a revelation, adding a new layer to the ongoing saga. “Now we know why Prograis didn’t want to fight me,” Romero declared on his social media platform. The taunting words reverberated through the boxing community, suggesting that Prograis’ avoidance stemmed from a fear of being “cracked.”

However, not one to back down, Rougarou lived up to his name and retorted with a simple “I’ll fight him NEXT. I’ll be a 3X champion next year.” Prograis, although suffering from a disappointing defeat, is undoubtedly looking to move forward from the whole ordeal with a metaphorical pep in his step.

When tradition refuses to evolve

Devin Haney presented a significant challenge to Regis Prograis. Haney’s longer reach, coupled with his move to centralize in the ring, made the fight hard for Prograis to maneuver in and also difficult to close the gap or push Haney onto the ropes. The Louisiana native could not adapt to Haney’s contemporary approach and technical skills. Haney secured a wide, definitive victory, leaving Prograis to acknowledge his opponent’s skill.

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