What is Regis Prograis' ethnicity?

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Regis Prograis was born January 24, 1989, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He spent a considerable amount of his childhood years in the state and was brought up there before his family moved out to Houston, Texas, USA. In Texas, he started training with boxing legend Evander Holyfield and started amateur boxing before switching to professional boxing.

Regis Prograis entered the world of professional boxing against Carl Almirol on April 28, 2012. Prograis made a spectacular statement in his inaugural professional showdown by knocking out Almiron in the sixth round and picking up a dominant win. He went on scripting a dominating success story for himself as he kept climbing the ladder toward success in the sport. Prograis impressively defeated the then No. 4 ranked best active super lightweight boxer by The Ring. He put an end to Relikh’s reign by stopping him in the sixth round and winning his first world title at super lightweight.

Regis Prograis while making his debut in the undercard of Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter. The event had its distinction as it was the first primetime boxing event that was televised in over 40 years. He signed with Lou DiBella to promote his fights.

Regis Prograis Ethnicity

Regis Progais has ethnic roots of Louisiana Creole descent. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, and has been brought up there. Regis Progais moved to Houston, Texas, with his family after Hurricane Katrina damaged their house in Louisiana.

Is Regis Prograis Spanish?

Regis Prograis is an American national, but he has Louisiana Creole descent. It is an ethnic group of descendants of the people of colonial Louisiana before it merged with the USA. Louisiana Creole use Spanish, French, and Creole exhibiting cultural semblance with each other and are major adherents of Roman Catholicism.

What high school did Regis Prograis go to?

Regis Prograis attended five high schools during his sophomore year. He graduated from Westside High School during a challenging time. Hurricane Katrina impacted Prograis and his family adversely, as they lost everything and were forced to move to Houston, Texas, USA.

FAQs

A. He is of Louisiana Creole descent.


A. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.


A. Yes, he is an American national.


A. Hurricane Katrina forced Regis Prograis and his family to move to Houston, Texas, USA.


A. He turned a professional boxer on April 28, 2012.


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