Prograis in talks to re-enter WBSS

Junior Welterweight titlist Regis Prograis is in talks to re-enter the World Boxing Super Series, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com

Prograis left the tournament last week after organizers failed to meet financial obligations.

“We always wanted to resolve this and right now that is what we are attempting to do,” Lou DiBella, Prograis’ promoter, told ESPN on Monday. “Regis doesn’t want to sit out and he wants to win the tournament.”

“WBSS strenuously denies that it has violated any contractual obligation towards Regis Prograis or DiBella Entertainment Inc. The WBSS has enforced its tournament contracts in the past. It will do so again with all resources available if needed.

“We look forward to the upcoming final of the (junior welterweights) for the Ali Trophy between Regis Prograis and Josh Taylor. It promises to be a spectacular boxing night. WBSS will defend the tournament against any attempts of third parties to interfere with the tournament with all means and in all jurisdictions available as necessary.”