Regis Prograis is widely considered the alpha male in the 140-pound division, a weight class bursting with talented fighters who seemingly haven't yet reached their peak. Prograis risks his "interim" title on July 14 against Juan Jose Velasco, and although Velasco, a 31-year-old Argentine, is undefeated , the match is considered little more than a tune-up for "Rougarou" who is on a collision course with former U.S. Olympian Jose Carlos Ramirez, the WBO belt-holder.
