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Stories & Lessons From Regis Prograis: The First 2x World Boxing Champion in New Orleans History
For centuries, books have served as one of the most common tools for successful people of all disciplines. In 2006, Regis Prograis was an amateur boxer who relocated to Houston, Texas, from New Orleans, Louisiana, after losing everything in Hurricane Katrina. During that pivotal timeframe, reading transitioned from a hobby to a lifestyle.
After becoming an avid reader and applying knowledge from books, Regis Prograis became the first world boxing champion from New Orleans in more than a half-century. Shortly after reaching what appeared to be a pinnacle in his career, Prograis found himself in an unforeseen position after being the top-ranked fighter in his division for several years. During the most adversity-filled stage of his career, he overcame the unthinkable to become the first 2x world champion in New Orleans history.
Regis not only became a boxing pioneer for his hometown, but he also became a testament to how far hard work, reading, and persistence can take you. Stories & Lessons From Regis Prograis was written to provide readers of all backgrounds inspiration and a compilation of heartfelt stories and tangible lessons.
After becoming an avid reader and applying knowledge from books, Regis Prograis became the first world boxing champion from New Orleans in more than a half-century. Shortly after reaching what appeared to be a pinnacle in his career, Prograis found himself in an unforeseen position after being the top-ranked fighter in his division for several years. During the most adversity-filled stage of his career, he overcame the unthinkable to become the first 2x world champion in New Orleans history.
Regis not only became a boxing pioneer for his hometown, but he also became a testament to how far hard work, reading, and persistence can take you. Stories & Lessons From Regis Prograis was written to provide readers of all backgrounds inspiration and a compilation of heartfelt stories and tangible lessons.
349 pages, Paperback
Published April 13, 2024
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June 4, 2026
Regis Prograis has lived a truly extraordinary life. From discovering he could fight after getting in a brawl in his football locker room, being stopped by the police in a case of mistaken identity while simultaneously having illegal substances in his car, enduring a terrifying encounter with a drug dealer, surviving Hurricane Katrina and winning two world titles, the legend is full of fantastic tales. His passion for reading explodes through the pages, with Prograis opening up about his love for books and revelling in telling his own story. This autobiography is one worth reading for any combat sports fan.
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