The undercard of Jake Paul vs Ben Askren on April 17 has found another addition into the slot, increasing its boxing value for all the fans. While several fans have ridiculed the main-event as it lacks the spirit of the sport, the undercard is filled with dollops of the same. American super lightweight elite, Regis Prograis, has also made it to the event and will reportedly face Ivan Redkach on the fight night.
Reporter Mike Coppinger was the first to confirm the news via his social media account, followed by Ben Baby and ESPN later. So, it’s safe to state that hardcore fight fans can also tune in to watch the event as there will be a host of pure boxing clashes on offer before the YouTuber fights the former MMA champion.
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Sources: Former 140-pound champion Regis Prograis is set to fight Ivan Redkach on Triller’s April 17 card featuring Jake Paul-Ben Askren in Atlanta. Along with Teofimo Lopez-George Kambosos, bringing Prograis to the platform signals serious interest in the best fighters in boxing
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 27, 2021
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Following the maiden loss of his career against Josh Taylor, Prograis returned to the win column with a victory against Juan Heraldez via TKO in 2020. He has a professional record of 25 wins, of which 21 have come from knockouts.
The 32-year-old is clearly one of the most looming prodigies of the existing super lightweight division. Meanwhile, he can advance himself into the title ride with one more win under his name. So, we might see the best of Regis Prograis in the upcoming fight.
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However, it will not be easy as he will have to overcome another viable contender in Ivan Redkach. Nicknamed ‘El Terrible, the Ukrainian pugilist has a 23-5-1 record. Although it might not be an impressive resume, Redkach has proven his worth several times.
He lost his last appearance against Danny Garcia in 2020 via a unanimous decision. So, a win against Prograis will not only help him arrest a slump, but it will also make him a relevant figure of the super lightweight division.
The must-win situation for both the boxers can turn their in-ring collision into an absolute slugfest. So, fight fans can gear themselves up for a long night in the coming days.
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