DEVIN HANEY has overcome Regis Progrias by unanimous shutout decision to become a two-weight world champion.
Haney absolutely dominated the bout, winning all 12 rounds and getting the win via unanimous decision. Prograis’ team nearly threw in the towel during the fight.
The 25-year-old has now won all of his 31 professional bouts, previously beating Vasyl Lomachenko by unanimous decision.
Also, on the huge San Francisco bill, Ebanie Bridges lost her title to Miyo Yoshida in her first fight since last December.
Follow our Prograis vs Haney live blog below…
‘A dream come true’
Devin Haney described his win last night as a “dream come true.”
“It’s a dream come true,” Haney said.
“I knew I had him hurt a few times. I went in there and was real disciplined. I made it as easy as possible.”
Haney added that he will now speak with his father to decide on his next match-up.
In pictures: Devin Haney becomes champion in epic clash
It was domination from the start as Devin Haney took home the WBC super-lightweight title.
He is now a two-weight world champion.
Credit: Getty images Credit: Getty images Credit: Getty images Credit: AP Is Devin Haney married?
Haney isn’t married and in early 2023 it was confirmed that his romance with social media influencer India Love was over.
The pair debuted their relationship after Haney’s split from ex-girlfriend Jania Meshell in the summer of 2021.
The couple appeared to be getting serious when Love got a tattoo of Devin’s name after they had been together for a little over a year.
But, in March 2023, Love announced that the couple were no longer together.
Who is Devin Haney?
Devin “The Dream” Haney is an American professional boxer.
He was born on November 17, 1998, in San Fransisco, California, but later moved to Las Vegas with his father.
Haney, who turned 24 in 2022, started boxing at the age of seven.
Prograis gracious in defeat
Regis Prograis after losing to Devin Haney: “That motherf***er’s good, he’s better than I thought he was.
“I just couldn’t get to him. I thought he was a soft puncher, he does have power. I was down and I was like, ‘What the f*** happened?'”
Credit: GETTY Ryan Garcia and Josh Taylor react
Devin Haney wins via unanimous decision!
It was domination from the start and Devin Haney will take home the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now a two-weight world champion.
Haney won every single round in the fight.
Devin Haney dominated the match against Regis PrograisCredit: AP We’re heading to the final round
Prograis looks beat up but he’s staying in the fight until the end. He’s going to need to knock out Haney if he wants to win.
Four rounds remain
The fight is in the ninth round and realistically, Haney could have won every round so far. It will likely take a knockout for Prograis to get a win tonight.
Devin Haney is DOMINATING
Halfway through the match and Prograis has no answer for the power Haney is bringing.
Prograis appears to be hurt and bleeding after taking a massive shot to the nose.
Haney is controlling the match so far
Into the fourth round, Haney has landed some solid shots on Prograis.
Devin Haney jabs at Regis PrograisCredit: AP Haney scores a knockdown on Prograis!
Haney and Prograis are trading blows and keeping the energy high early in the match. They’ve each made solid contact on each other but Haney scored the first knockdown in the third round!
Devin Haney takes on Regis Prograis in the main event
The highly anticipated matchup has been filled with trash talk leading up to the event. The two fighters have exceptional records.
Haney is looking to become a two-weight world champion.
Haney record: 30 wins (15 KOs) – 0 losses – 0 draws
Prograis record: 29 wins (24 KOs) – 1 loss – 0 draws
Liam Paro defeats Montana Love by knockout!
Paro remains undefeated after unleashing a vicious string of punches to stun Love. After a very slow start, Paro turned up the heat and forced the referee to stop the fight.
Liam Paro gets a huge knockdown on Montana Love!
Paro is bringing the heat to Love and has him on the ropes!
Boos are raining down
The crowd is growing restless with the lack of action in Love vs Paro. The match is through two rounds and has seen mostly clinches between the two fighters.
Montana Love takes on Liam Paro in the co-main event
Montana Love has a record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 9 of those wins coming by knockout. Liam Paro has a record of 23 wins and no losses with 14 knockouts.
Andy Cruz defeats Jovanni Straffon via knockout!
Cruz absolutely dominated Straffon through three rounds, forcing the referee to stop the match. Cruz moves to 2-0 in his career.
Andy Cruz takes on Jovanni Straffon in the lightweight division
This match is only Andy Cruz’s second professional fight. He has one win in his career by unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Jovanni Straffon has 26 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw and 19 knockouts.
Despite the massive difference in experience, Cruz is heavily favored in the matchup.
Dangerous Devin
Devin Haney outstandingly retained his lightweight titles after defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko during his last fight.
Haney won by way of unanimous decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The judges scored the tight bout 116,112, 115-113, 115,113.
Miyo Yoshida wins the IBF Women’s Bantamweight Championship
She took down Ebanie Bridges by unanimous decision. She was a 7-1 underdog in the match.
Haney vs Prograis record
Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney has become a nightmare for a lot of opponents in the boxing industry.
In his illustrious career, Haney is yet to lose a fight, as a matter of fact, the American has won ALL 30 of his encounters.
Elsewhere, Prograis’ record is not to be messed with either but Haney just edges it in terms of numbers.
Haney record: 30 wins (15 KOs) – 0 losses – 0 draws
Prograis record: 29 wins (24 KOs) – 1 loss – 0 draws
Ebanie Bridges takes on Miyo Yoshida in the opening fight
Bridges will attempt to defend her IBF women’s bantamweight championship belt against Yoshida.
Yoshida won the WBO women’s junior bantamweight title in 2021 and despite only having a month to prepare for this fight, is a considerable threat.
Building the Bridges
Ebanie Bridges is FINALLY making her highly-anticipated return after over a year out of competitive action.
The Aussie icon’s last fight was a success as she beat Shannon O’Connell with a round 8 stoppage.
She was rocked in the first round but recovered well to knock O’Connell down in the second.
It was all Bridges since as O’Connell showed bruising underneath both eyes before the referee called the bout off in round 8.
Who is on the undercard?
Fans are excited at the chance of seeing Devin Haney and Regis Progais slump it out at the top of the San Francisco bill.
But Australian phenomenon Ebanie Bridges is making her highly-anticipated return to the ring for the first time since December 2022.
- Devin Haney vs Regis Prograis, 12 rounds, for Prograis’ WBC junior welterweight title – MAIN EVENT
- Liam Paro vs. Montana Love, 12 rounds, junior welterweights
- Andy Cruz vs. Jovanni Straffon, 10 rounds, lightweights
- Ebanie Bridges vs. Miyo Yoshida, 10 rounds, for Bridges’ IBF women’s bantamweight title
- Amari Jones vs. Quilisto Madera, 8 rounds, middleweights
- Beatriz Ferreira vs. Destiny Jones, 8 rounds, female junior lightweights
- Shamar Canal vs. Jose Antonio Meza, 6 rounds, junior lightweights
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
