Regis Prograis has called time on his profession during an emotional post-fight interview.
The previous two-time super lightweight champion featured on Tyson Fury’s comeback card last night.
Conor Benn outpointed him over 10 rounds within the co-main event at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Regis Prograis hangs up his gloves
Regis Prograis explained his retirement decision during a post-fight chat with Ring Magazine.
The 30-4 boxer admitted he was injured and ‘terrified’ ahead of his clash with Conor Benn.
“I knew this months ago, this was going to be my last fight, but I just didn’t tell anybody,” Prograis said.
“I’m not going to lie, I used to be terrified going into this fight. The rumours and stuff about me being hurt, that was true. I used to be terrified. I didn’t know if it was going to carry up. My son is correct here, I told him while you’re terrified of something, you’ve gotten to undergo it.
“I’m not going to lie, I wanted to drag out of this so bad. A month ago, I wanted to drag out of this fight, but I didn’t. I kept pushing and pushing. Even today, I used to be considering of pulling out on the day of the fight, but I went through with it, and I’m so glad I did.”
“It’s emotional for me because I knew this was going to be my last fight. This was an awesome fight for my last fight. Anyone like Conor Benn in an arena like this with 70,000 people in a stadium.”
Dana White reacts to Conor Benn’s latest win
Dana White recently made headlines when he signed Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing.
The UFC CEO is believed to have given him a $15 million one-fight deal, which ended on Saturday night.
White reacted to Benn’s Netflix debut during his post-fight press conference at UFC 327.
“Yeah, I watched the fight,” the MMA mogul said.
“I feel he dominated.”
It seems likely that White and Benn will proceed to work together for the foreseeable future.
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