Regis Prograis has warned Tyrone McKenna to be careful what you wish for after his Irish rival said he wants a ‘war in the trenches’ tonight. The super lightweights clash in a high stakes WBC title final eliminator at Probellum Evolution in Dubai.
There is no love lost between American star Prograis and McKenna and the pair clashed once again when they faced off to record Fighting Words.
“This man has been lying awake at night, thinking about me,” McKenna told host Sam Jones. “There is so much pressure on him. He’s a big name in the boxing world and he’s only fighting wee Tyrone from Ireland. He’s not getting good sleep because there is a lot of pressure on him and no pressure on me…I love fighting. I love blood all over my face, I love in the trenches war.”
“I’m levels above him,” Prograis fired back. “He’s never been to this level before and he’s never been hit by me before. I guarantee you have never been hit by someone like me before!”
I’ve always wondered why Prgrais career hasn’t taken off? I mean he’s a fun fighter to watch and has been ranked among the top Jr Welters, but yet we don’t see enough of him? Management or promoters perhaps?? Was hoping to have seen him with the likes of Broner and Mikey Garcia by now!!
When I saw how bad Josh Taylor looked with Jack Catteral, I asked myself “why or how Prograis lost the fight against Taylor “?. This loss was a U turn in Prograis boxing career when he was 29, now at 33 clock is ticking at a face pace against him. Richard Schaefer could be the man to get the money fight for him, being my choices Jose Ramirez or Teofimo Lopez. Fun fighter to watch, best wishes for him.