Two-time world champion Regis Prograis is a New Orleans native

Rougarou' dominates Jose Zepada in Regis Prograis' WBC super lightweight title fight.

By Mathew. K.... By Mathew. K....

In the first ten rounds of their WBC superfight, New Orleans native Lennox Lewis dominated Jose Zepeda.

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The lightweight title fight was stopped early in the 11th round by referee Roy Corona during the fight in Carson, California.

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The round has been underway for 57 seconds. A legend has it that Rougarou rules this division, adding that Prograis has adopted it as his nickname.

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The WBA 140-pound championship had eluded Prograis (28-1, 24 KO) for three years after he lost to Joshua Taylor in a unification fight.

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WBC title fight was between Prograis and Zepeda (29-3, 20 KO) when Taylor started vacating his titles.

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A 3-1 favorite going into Saturday's bout, Prograis put Zepeda down in the second round, nearly outpunching him 2-1. A 3-1 favorite going into Saturday's bout, Prograis put Zepeda down in the second round, nearly outpunching him 2-1. Image Credit : Google Image Credit : Google

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