Bookmakers made Regis Prograis a big favorite against Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz when they face off in their fight on Saturday 2nd August 2025 at Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, United States.
He is currently 1/7 (-710) to win the fight outright, while you can get 5/1 (+500) on Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz if you fancy the big upset.
That means that oddsmakers think there is 85% chance of Prograis winning while giving Diaz a 15% chance.
Prograis opened as the favorite at 1/7 (-710).
Diaz opened at 5/1 (+500).
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means both fighters will have to make the weight limit of 140 pounds (9.8 stones or 63.64 kg) on the day of the weigh-in.
Prograis vs Diaz Head To Head
Regis Prograis steps into the ring with a record of 29 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws, 24 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz will make his way to the ring with a record of 34 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, with 15 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Prograis has a massive power advantage over Diaz, boasting a 83% knockout percentage compared to Diaz's 44%.
Prograis is currently 43/20 (+220) to get the knockout, while Diaz is 18/1 (+1800).
Regis Prograis is the older man by 4 years, at 36 years old.
Prograis has a height advantage of 2 inches over Diaz. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.
Both Regis Prograis and Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz fight out of a southpaw stance.
Prograis is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 10 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2012, 7 months earlier than Diaz, whose first professional fight was in 2012. He has fought 160 fewer professional rounds, totaling 172 compared to Diaz's 332.
Prograis vs Diaz betting form
Prograis has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance once.
In his last fight, he lost to Jack Catterall on October 26, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Co-op Live, Manchester, United Kingdom. He was a 3/1 (+300) underdog going into the fight.
Prior to that, he had been beaten by Devin Haney on December 9, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Lightweight championship fight at Chase Center, San Francisco, United States. He was a 3/1 (+300) underdog going into the fight.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Danielito Zorrilla on June 17, 2023, by split decision in their WBC World Super Lightweight championship fight at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. He was a 1/14 (-1400) favorite going into the fight.
Before that, he had beaten Jose Zepeda on November 26, 2022, by technical knockout in the 11th round in their WBC World Super Lightweight championship fight at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson. He was a 2/9 (-450) favorite going into the fight.
He had won against Tyrone McKenna on March 19, 2022, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz has beaten 1 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he lost to Abraham Montoya on November 9, 2024, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, United States.
Prior to that, he had lost to Oscar Duarte on April 27, 2024, by knockout in the 9th round at Save Mart Arena, Fresno. He was a 4/1 (+400) underdog going into the ring.
Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Jesus Antonio Perez Campos on February 15, 2024, by split decision in their 10 round contest at The Commerce Casino & Hotel, Commerce. He was a 1/7 (-710) favorite going into the ring.
Before that, he had beaten Jerry Perez on July 8, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at AT&T Center, San Antonio. He was a 1/6 (-590) favorite going into the ring.
He had lost to Mercito Gesta on March 18, 2023, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Walter Pyramid, Long Beach. He was a 1/8 (-830) favorite going into the ring.
Who's been more active?
If you think ring rust and activity is a big factor in this fight, Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz has been fighting more than Regis Prograis.
Regis Prograis last fought 9 months and 7 days ago, while Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz's last outing was 8 months and 24 days ago.
Prograis' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 4 months and 14 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 3 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 53 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.6 rounds on average.
Diaz's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 4 months and 15 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 49 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.8 rounds on average.
What’s the Latest Time I Can Bet on Prograis vs Diaz Pre Fight?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST at Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, United States, which is around 3:00 AM BST in the UK.
Where Can I Watch Prograis vs Diaz for In-Play Betting?
Prograis vs Diaz will be broadcast on DAZN in both the United States and the UK.
