Prograis and Velasco will contest spot for the WBSS Torunament

The winner of the clash between World Boxing Council  interim super lightweight champion, Regis Prograis and his challenger Juan Jose Velasco, scheduled for July 14, will enter the 140-pound edition of the second season of the World Boxing Super Series tournament.

Prograis, 29 (21-0, 18 KOs), won the WBC 140-pound Interim World Championship last March, with a sensational second-round TKO victory over former champion Julius Indongo of Namibia.

“My biggest asset is the hunger to be the best, I want to show everyone that I’m the finest  at 140 pounds,” said Prograis.

The undefeated southpaw is confident that he will take part in the tournament: “I am definitely excited to enter the tournament. This  is great for boxing, and I’m ready to defeat any opponent.”

Velasco (20-0, 12 KO) from Buenos Aires, Argentina, will challenge the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Champion in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 14.