Regis Prograis On Teofimo Lopez: “I really feel like I could hurt him…Like he’s going to the hospital”

By: Sean Crose

“I’m not worried about the check and all that right now,” Regis Prograis said on social media Tuesday afternoon. “It will be fine.” Prograis, who knocked out Jose Zepeda last weekend to win the WBC junior lightweight champion title, made waves earlier in the day when he tweeted that his check for the match had been dropped. return. However, speaking online, the tough boxer appeared confident that all issues were resolved and he would indeed get his hard-earned money.

With that in mind, Prograis has some hard things to say about Teofimo Lopez, who he said spoke poorly of him. “I would really hurt Teofimo really,” he said. “I’ll really play Teofimo.” Although both men are known for the power of their punches, Prograis makes it clear in the short video that he is bloodthirsty in the ring.

“When I fight, I don’t box. When I fight, I don’t try to come to a decision with you. I’m really trying to hurt you, man, says Prograis. “My idols are people who really try to hurt their opponents: Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, Tommy Hearns, Sonny Liston, Harry Armstrong, George Foreman. That’s someone I really admire.”

Prograis then went on to add that he holds no grudge against Lopez. “Me and Teo were in the same room and doing all that,” he said, “but I really felt like I could hurt him… like he was going to be hospitalized.” He then went on to say that he understood that Lopez went bankrupt during his December 10 fight with Sandor Martin. “I think you’re going to win that fight,” Prograis told Lopex directly. “It’s definitely a good test for you.” However, Prograis added: “There’s a level to it.” Obviously he doesn’t see the colorful Lopez on the same level as him.