Devin Haney facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | The Dream |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Reach | 72 in |
Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
November 17, 1998
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 31 |
Wins | 31 |
Wins by KO | 15 |
Devin Miles Haney (/ˈheɪni/; born November 17, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title since December 2023. Previously he held the undisputed championship at lightweight from 2022 to August 2023. As of June 2023, he is ranked as the world's best active lightweight by ESPN and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and third by BoxRec.
Early life
Haney was born in San Francisco and lived in Oakland, California as a child, but moved to Las Vegas with his father Bill at the age of 14. He started boxing at the age of seven. Haney is a practicing Muslim.
Professional career
On February 2, 2018, Haney was scheduled to fight Filipino Harmonito Dela Torre in an eight-round opening bout. Dela Torre had problems obtaining a visa and subsequently withdrew from the fight. Unable to find an opponent, the date was scrapped.
On January 11, 2019, Haney dominated a very tough opponent in Xolisani Ndongeni on the way to a 10-round unanimous decision win.
On May 25, 2019, Haney defeated Antonio Moran via a vicious seventh-round knockout, in his first match under the Matchroom banner.
On September 13, 2019, Haney defeated Zaur Abdullaev (11–0) to win the vacant WBC interim lightweight title.
WBC lightweight champion
In October 2019, Haney became the youngest (i.e. latest-born) world champion in boxing when he was elevated as the WBC lightweight champion after previous WBC lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko was promoted to "Franchise Champion" by the WBC.
Haney vs. Santiago
On the undercard of KSI vs. Logan Paul II in November 2019, Haney made his first title defense against Alfredo Santiago (12–0), and won by unanimous decision. He injured his shoulder during the fight, requiring surgery that would keep him out until the summer of 2020. He maintained the title "champion in recess."
Haney vs. Gamboa
On October 2, 2020, it was revealed that Haney would make the second defense of his WBC lightweight title against the former unified featherweight titlist Yuriorkis Gamboa, on November 7, 2020. The bout was held at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, and was broadcast by DAZN. Most media members predicted an easy victory for the reigning champion, which was reflected in the betting odds as well, with most odds-makers having Haney as a -5000 favorite. Haney won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision, with two of the judges awarding him every single round of the fight, while the third judge scored it 118–109 in favor of Haney. Gamboa was deducted a point in the eleventh round for holding. Haney out-landed Gamboa 133 to 84 in total punches, and 82 to 63 in power punches landed.
Haney vs. Linares
In what was seen by many as Haney's toughest test of his career so far, Haney made the third defense of his WBC lightweight title against former three-weight world champion Jorge Linares on May 29, 2021. He won by unanimous decision with the judges scoring the bout 116–112, 116–112, 115–113 in his favor. Haney controlled the action for most of the fight, but was hurt when Linares caught him with a powerful right-left combination toward the end of the tenth round. Haney survived the final two rounds largely by tying Linares up and negating his opponent's attempts at trying to engage with him. The crowd voiced their displeasure with what they perceived as excessive clinching by booing Haney when he jumped up on the ropes in celebration immediately after the final bell, as well as booing during the announcement of the official decision.
Haney vs. Diaz
Joseph Diaz had been scheduled to defend his WBC interim lightweight title against Ryan García on November 27, 2021, until García withdrew from the fight due to a hand injury. This led to back and forth on social media between Haney and Diaz, culminating in an official announcement on November 3 that Diaz would now be challenging for Haney's full world title on December 4, instead of defending his interim title against García. On the night, Haney defeated Diaz by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–111, 117–111, 116–112 in his favor. After the fight, the victor announced his desire to face unified champion George Kambosos Jr. for all four major world titles in the lightweight division, stating, "Let's do it for all the belts. The real undisputed."
Undisputed lightweight champion
Haney vs. Kambosos Jr.
In front of a sold-out crowd in Melbourne, Australia in June 2022, Haney defeated George Kambosos Jr. by outpointing and outboxing the Australian fighter to become the first undisputed lightweight champion in the four-belt era. The judges scored the bout 116–112, 116–112, 118–110, all in favor of Haney. The deal for the fight included an automatic rematch clause which Kambosos exercised, with the rematch occurring in October 2022 in Australia.
Haney vs. Kambosos Jr. II
Devin Haney and George Kambosos Jr. met in their rematch at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia on October 16, 2022. Haney defeated Kambosos via unanimous decision with the scores of 118–110 (twice) and 119–109.
Haney vs. Lomachenko
On March 29, 2023, it was confirmed that Haney would make a second defense of his undisputed lightweight titles against former unified lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko on May 20, 2023, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
With Lomachenko coming in as the underdog for the first time in his career, much of the bout turned out to be closely contested, with both men finding success, Lomachenko scoring with clean combinations to the head, while Haney countered consistently with solid body shots. Late in the fight, Lomachenko became increasingly dominant, finding particular success in the 10th and 11th rounds. However, Haney rallied to win the final round on all three judges' scorecards.
Ultimately, Haney won the fight and retained his world titles via unanimous decision, with scores of 116–112, 115–113 and 115–113. However, the decision was greatly disputed, as many onlookers felt Lomachenko had done enough to win, including fellow boxers Shakur Stevenson and Jorge Linares, who had previously predicted a Haney victory. Judge Dave Moretti's scorecard, giving round 10 to Haney despite Lomachenko dominating that round, was heavily criticised. Others argued that as the fight had been close, a narrow result for Haney was not unreasonable. Compubox punch stats suggested Haney had landed 110 of 405 punches thrown (27%), while Lomachenko landed 124 of 564 (22%), with both boxers outlanding the other in five rounds each, the other two rounds being even. Lomachenko believed he had won and his team subsequently stated they would file an appeal regarding the result. Haney on his part praised Lomachenko, calling him his toughest opponent yet.
Regardless of the result, the fight and the performances of both men were widely praised. It was described by multiple accounts as "thrilling", with Lomachenko's display against a substantially younger and larger opponent being highly lauded. Afterwards, Haney was fined $25,000 for violently shoving Lomachenko during the weigh-in faceoffs.
Super lightweight
Haney vs. Prograis
On December 9, 2023 in San Francisco, California, Haney had been scheduled to move up a weight class and challenge Regis Prograis for his WBC super lightweight title.
Haney produced a master class performance dominating Prograis from start to finish. With the exception of a cagey first round Haney dominated every other single round going forward. A knockdown in the third with a right hand cemented his supremacy.
By the middle rounds Prograis looked battered and bruised and seemed bereft of ideas. Haney staggered Prograis several more times in the middle rounds but seemed reluctant to go for the finish and instead relied on his winning formula of attacking and retreating.
All three judges scored the fight 120-107 as Haney added another belt to become a two weight world champion at the age of 25.
Professional boxing record
31 fights | 31 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 15 | 0 |
By decision | 16 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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31 | Win | 31–0 | Regis Prograis | UD | 12 | Dec 9, 2023 | Chase Center, San Francisco, California, U.S. | Won WBC super lightweight title |
30 | Win | 30–0 | Vasiliy Lomachenko | UD | 12 | May 20, 2023 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles |
29 | Win | 29–0 | George Kambosos Jr. | UD | 12 | Oct 16, 2022 | Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia | Retained WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles |
28 | Win | 28–0 | George Kambosos Jr. | UD | 12 | Jun 5, 2022 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, Australia | Retained WBC lightweight title; Won WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles |
27 | Win | 27–0 | Joseph Diaz Jr. | UD | 12 | Dec 4, 2021 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBC lightweight title |
26 | Win | 26–0 | Jorge Linares | UD | 12 | May 29, 2021 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBC lightweight title |
25 | Win | 25–0 | Yuriorkis Gamboa | UD | 12 | Nov 7, 2020 | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. | Retained WBC lightweight title |
24 | Win | 24–0 | Alfredo Santiago | UD | 12 | Nov 9, 2019 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Retained WBC lightweight title |
23 | Win | 23–0 | Zaur Abdullaev | RTD | 4 (12), 3:00 | Sep 13, 2019 | Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won vacant WBC interim lightweight title |
22 | Win | 22–0 | Antonio Moran | KO | 7 (12), 2:32 | May 25, 2019 | MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. | Retained WBC International and WBO Inter-Continental lightweight titles; Won vacant WBA International lightweight title |
21 | Win | 21–0 | Xolisani Ndongeni | UD | 10 | Jan 11, 2019 | StageWorks, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | Won vacant WBC International and WBO Inter-Continental lightweight titles |
20 | Win | 20–0 | Juan Carlos Burgos | UD | 10 | Sep 28, 2018 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. | Won vacant IBF North American lightweight title |
19 | Win | 19–0 | Mason Menard | RTD | 9 (10), 3:00 | May 11, 2018 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant USBA lightweight title |
18 | Win | 18–0 | Hamza Sempewo | TKO | 5 (6), 1:39 | Nov 4, 2017 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Enrique Tinoco | UD | 8 | Sep 22, 2017 | SugarHouse Casino, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Miguel Angel Perez Aispuro | KO | 5 (8), 1:51 | Jun 24, 2017 | Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. | |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Hector Garcia | UD | 8 | Apr 15, 2017 | Salon Sindicato Alba Roja, Tijuana, Mexico | |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Maximino Toala | TKO | 4 (10), 1:34 | Mar 4, 2017 | Salon Sindicato Alba Roja, Tijuana, Mexico | Won vacant WBC Youth lightweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Daniel Armando Valenzuela | KO | 2 (8), 0:56 | Jan 28, 2017 | AS Boxing Arena, Tijuana, Mexico | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Odilon Rivera Meza | TKO | 1 (8), 1:49 | Jan 12, 2017 | Escape Bar, Tijuana, Mexico | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Carlos Antonio Avila | TKO | 5 (6), 1:45 | Oct 21, 2016 | Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Mike Fowler | TKO | 5 (6), 1:19 | Sep 15, 2016 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Carlos Castillo | UD | 6 | Aug 27, 2016 | The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Javier Meraz | TKO | 2 (6), 1:45 | Aug 12, 2016 | Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Clay Burns | UD | 6 | Jun 25, 2016 | Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Jairo Fernandez Vargas | TKO | 4 (6), 1:34 | May 21, 2016 | Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Rafael Vazquez | UD | 4 | Apr 9, 2016 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Roman Melendez | TKO | 1 (6), 2:26 | Mar 19, 2016 | Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Mexico | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Jorge Edgar Sillas | UD | 6 | Feb 20, 2016 | Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Mexico | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Jose Iniguez | TKO | 1 (4), 1:36 | Dec 18, 2015 | Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Mexico | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Gonzalo Lopez | TKO | 1 (4), 0:33 | Dec 11, 2015 | Billar El Perro Salado, Tijuana, Mexico |
Pay-per-view bouts
No. | Date | Fight | Buys | Network | Revenue |
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Haney vs. Lomachenko | 150,000 | ESPN | $9,000,000 |
Total sales | 150,000 | $9,000,000 |
See also
In Spanish: Devin Haney para niños
- List of world lightweight boxing champions
- List of world light-welterweight boxing champions