New Orleans is home to outstanding Louisiana Creole fighter Prograis. His Louisiana heritage shaped his personality and profession. Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was very connected to his history, which led him to adopt the moniker “Rougarou.” This moniker honors his Native American ancestors and means ‘werewolf’ in Louisiana French.
Hurricane Katrina in 2005 destroyed New Orleans and forced him to flee to Houston. Training with Evander Holyfield at Savannah Boxing Club inspired him to start boxing seriously.
During his amateur career, he won 87 and lost 7. His boxing skills gained him accolades and a #4 rating in the US. He also won the 2009 Ringside World Championship and 2010 HORN National Championship. He won regional Golden Gloves and competed in the 2012 Olympic Trials before turning to professional boxing.
