Former two-time champion steps away after decision loss and an emotional message
Regis Prograis confirmed his retirement minutes after his decision loss to Conor Benn, ending a career that stretched across two title runs and more than a decade at the top level.
Prograis made the announcement in a post-fight video, presenting it as a clear next step instead of dragging it out. “On to the next chapter of my life. My career was all about overcoming the odds stacked against me & not being afraid of chasing my dreams. I hope I inspired you to do the same,” he said.
The timing was direct. There was no buildup to it during fight week, and no attempt to keep options open. At 37, and after absorbing punishment in recent fights, he chose to step away immediately after the final bell.
He leaves with a record of 30-3 with 24 knockouts, having held titles at 140 pounds and facing most of the leading names available during his run. His style was built on pressure and power, and even late in his career, those traits showed in moments against Benn.
The fight itself reflected both sides of where he was. Benn got the decision, but Prograis stayed competitive across rounds and left visible damage. That final effort reinforced the pattern of his career, as he remained willing to take risks, exchange, and push a fight deep.
Prograis’s exit closes the book without a rebuild phase or a late-career drift. One fight, one decision, and then a clean break.
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Last Updated on 2026/04/11 at 9:30 PM
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