In much-speculated clash featuring Jose Zepada vs Regis Prograis with vacant WBC title at stake, the later won via KO thanks to his gutsy display in championship rounds, know the full undercard results & purse
On Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Regis Prograis managed to win via KO against Jose Zepada and recapture the vacant WBC super lightweight title.
Jose Zepada vs Regis Prograis Purse, Payouts, Winner, Full Fight Card Results, Score, Boxing Match Highlights
For this fight featuring Zepada vs Regis, MarvNation won purse bids rights. As per sources, Regis will earn around $1.2 Million including $350,000 confirmed purse and 50% PPV share. Meanwhile, Zepada will bag confirmed purse worth $300,000 that can help him earn nearly $900,000 after PPV amount gets distributed. In the main-event, three-year wait of Regis came to end as Regis recaptured WBC super lightweight division world title by winning via KO against Zepada. Elsewhere, Yokasta Valle defeated Evelin Bermudez to capture IBF & WBO light flyweight titles.
Full Fight Card Results
- Jose Zepeda lost against Regis Prograis: For the vacant WBC world super lightweight title
- Yokasta Valle won against Evelin Nazarena Bermudez: For women’s IBF and WBO world light flyweight titles
- Charles Conwell defeated Juan Carlos Abreu: Light middleweight
- Bakhodir won against Curtis Harper: Heavyweight
- Fernando Vargas defeated Alejandro Martinez: Light middleweight
Jose Zepeda vs Regis Prograis Match Events & How it Unfolded?
Zepeda embraced the increased volume onslaught in the opening rounds, believing that Prograis would be caught by his cool counterpunching style. Prograis wisely attacked Zepeda’s body as he progressively coaxed him into a more physical battle; this strategy proved effective in the closing stages. Prograis began hitting Zepda in the later rounds with flashy lefts and hammer-jabs.
Zepeda had brief moments in each round, but he was never able to hurt or deter Prograis. In addition, when they grappled for the majority of Round 10, Zepeda was unable to match Prograis’ punching power or physical strength. Zepeda managed to garner one last cheer from the audience by connecting on his best shots during that challenging round, but he was exhausted going into the championship rounds, and Prograis pounced on him early in Round 11, before stunning his opponent with massive left to seal victory via KO.
Jose Zepeda vs Regis Prograis Post-Match Reactions & Next Fight for Regis
Prograis Regis’ prognosis for 2023 appears to be a minefield because his future has been decided after winning vacant WBC title. As per rules, the new champion must defend his title against two mandatory challengers. In this instance, first opponent for Regis will be former champion Jose Carlos Ramirez, and the second opponent will be either winner of Sandor Martin vs Jose Pedraza or Teofimo Lopez.
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