Prograis receives his WBA belt in The Big Apple

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Prograis receives his WBA belt in The Big Apple
Prograis receives his WBA belt in The Big Apple. Photo: Marcelino Castillo

Prograis receives his WBA belt in The Big Apple

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Prograis receives his WBA belt in The Big Apple
Prograis receives his WBA belt in The Big Apple. Photo: Marcelino Castillo

Regis Prograis received his world title belt that accredits him as World Super Lightweight Champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA).

The exchange took place at the Renaissance Hotel and was attended by Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, president of the WBA, who made the official delivery of the belt to the new champion.

In addition to the local press, Prograis was accompanied by his family and promoter Lou Dibella of DiBella Entertainment.

After the activity, the champion said the following: “I am very grateful to the WBA for the opportunity, I hope to defend it for many years and seek to unify this belt with the best in this division and then climb up to 147 pounds.”


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