In the world of professional boxing, the recent fight between Devin Haney and Regis Prograis in December 2023 was one filled with tension and accusations. Prograis had been vocal about his suspicions regarding Haney’s boxing record. The 25-year-old Haney, hailing from California, had to start his career fighting in Tijuana, Mexico, due to age restrictions in the United States. This early stage of his career has been the subject of scrutiny and controversy.
The conflict escalated when, in October 2023, Prograis took to Twitter to accuse Haney of having a loss removed from his record. He suggested that Haney had paid to erase a defeat he suffered in Mexico, a claim that was difficult to verify due to the nature of the venues where the early fights took place. Prograis, known by his nickname ‘Rougarou,’ insisted that such an action, if true, would be considered dishonorable.
Haney quickly responded to these allegations, dismissing them as baseless and pointing out that the rumors were being spread by another boxer, Rolly Romero. Haney’s rebuttal was sharp and direct, as he took to Twitter to express his thoughts, stating, “Only a dumba** would believe some sh** like that.. this info is coming from Rolly that should tell u enough.” Prograis, however, stood by his claims, asserting he had received confirmation about the supposed hidden loss and continued to taunt Haney and Romero with further tweets.
Despite the heated exchange on social media, the two boxers eventually settled their differences in the ring. In their December showdown, Haney emerged victorious by unanimous decision, claiming the WBC super lightweight (junior welterweight) title from Prograis. This win solidified Haney’s undefeated record, officially listed as 30-0 with 15 KOs before the fight, and further enhanced his reputation in the boxing world.
Looking ahead, Devin Haney is set to defend his WBC super lightweight championship against Ryan Garcia, a 25-year-old boxing sensation known as ‘KingRy.’ Garcia, a former WBC interim lightweight champion, is one of the sport’s most popular figures. The much-anticipated bout between Haney and Garcia is scheduled for April 20, 2024, and promises to be a highlight in the boxing calendar. As Haney prepares for this match, he aims to extend his impressive record, which currently stands at 31 wins with no losses and includes 15 knockouts.
