Devin Haney successfully entered the light welterweight division on Saturday, securing a victory against opponent Regis Prograis at Chase Center in San Francisco and solidifying his position as a title challenger.
Fighters like Ryan Garcia and Shakur Stevenson had their eyes on Haney’s fight, as Haney made an announcement about his rivals in the weight category. Prograis and Haney both had lots of heated arguments prior to this Saturday fight, which almost went ugly during the final faceoff.
Shakur Stevenson and Ryan Garcia react to Devin Haney’s victory.
Devin Haney secured a victory over Regis, which didn’t come as a shock to the boxing world. Notable fighters like Ryan Garcia and Shakur Stevenson, who were closely watching the match, saw Garcia’s prediction come true – that Prograis couldn’t outclass Haney’s skills in the boxing ring. The 25-year-old boxing superstar indeed proved them right.
Fair play
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) December 10, 2023
After the dominating win, Shakur Stevenson posted a tweet with “Fair Play,” praising Devin Haney’s victory in a 12-round fight. However, Garcia appeared more interested in this win, expressing his intention to target Haney as his ring opponent in 2024.
Garcia first tweeted, “Haney is good, no doubt, but I know him all too well, and I will beat him. Good stuff tonight, congratulations, but this year we are going to run it!!!” also suggesting a bout in the same month.
Haney is Good no doubt but I know him all to well and I will beat him. Good stuff tonight congrats but this year we are going to run it!!! 😤
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) December 10, 2023
Devin Haney beats Regis Prograis.
Devin Haney made his way into the super lightweight division on Saturday after securing a dominating unanimous decision victory over Regis Prograis. The 25-year-old boxer won all the rounds against Regis.
After lots of heated words towards Devin and his home crowd, it looked like a one-sided matchup as Haney’s precise punches consistently posed challenges for his Australian opponent. Following the victory, Haney was asked about his next potential.
‼️ Devin Haney BEATS Regis Prograis by unanimous shutout decision to win the WBC super-lightweight world title. Exceptional, mature performance in a one-sided domination from Haney, who is now a two-weight world champion having only just turned 25.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 10, 2023
He replied to the reporter, ‘The biggest fight for me was making that Gervonta Davis fight, and his side showed no interest in making the fight. I’ve outgrown the division, so now I make my quest to 140 to become a two-division champion,” via bleacherreport
Gervonta Davis last fought against Ryan Garcia and won the fight via knockout. After that fight for the past 8 months, he has been in legal trouble due to his personal issues. So Haney’s next target is to become a two-division champion.
