Devin Haney

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Devin Haney
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Haney in 2021
Statistics
Nickname(s) The Dream[1]
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Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[2]
Reach 71 in (180 cm)[2]
Born (1998-11-17) November 17, 1998 (age 26)
Oakland, California, U.S.[1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 28
Wins 28
Wins by KO 15

Devin Miles Haney (born November 17, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He is the current undisputed lightweight champion, having held the WBC title since 2019 and the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and Ring titles since June 2022. As of June 2022, he is ranked as the world's best active lightweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board,[3] second by BoxRec[4] and First by ESPN.[5]

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.[6]

On January 11, 2019, Haney dominated a very tough opponent in Xolisani Ndongeni on the way to a 10-round unanimous decision win.[7]

On May 25, 2019, Haney defeated Antonio Moran via a vicious seventh-round knockout, in his first match under the Matchroom banner.[8]

On September 13, 2019, Haney defeated Zaur Abdullaev (11–0) to win the vacant WBC interim lightweight title.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11] He maintained the title "champion in recess."[12]

Controversial comments about Vasiliy Lomachenko

In April 2020, Haney claimed that he could beat unified lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko during an interview with 78SportsTV.[13] When asked if would "end the hype of Loma", Haney said, "I'll tell you this. I will never lose to a white boy in my life. I don't care what nobody got to say. Fight a white boy 10 times, I'm going to beat him 10 times." Haney was criticized for this racist comment.[13] Haney came out on Twitter after and said, "I'm not racist and I never will be a racist. I'm chasing greatness." He also said he spoke with WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán and "confirmed to him directly my commitment to be a role model and my absolute rejection of discrimination of any kind."[14] Haney's comments were compared to Bernard Hopkins' declaration that he would "never let a white boy beat me" before his fight with Joe Calzaghe, which Hopkins lost.[14]

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.[15][16] Most media members predicted an easy victory for the reigning champion,[17][18][19] which was reflected in the betting odds as well, with most odds-makers having Haney as a -5000 favorite.[20] 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.[21]

Haney vs. Linares

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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.[22] He won by unanimous decision with the judges scoring the bout 116–112, 116–112, 115–113 in his favor.[23] 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.[23]

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.[24] 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.[25] 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."[26]

Haney vs. Kambosos

In front of a sold out crowd, Haney defeated George Kambosos by outpointing and outboxing the Australian fighter in their Melbourne Australia fight June 2022 to become the undisputed world lightweight boxing champion. The judges scored the bout 116-112, 116-112, 118-110, all in favor of Haney.[27]

Personal life

Haney was born in San Francisco and lived in Oakland, California as a child, but moved with his father Bill to Las Vegas at the age of 14. He started boxing at the age of seven. He converted to Islam in April 2021.[28]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Win 28–0 George Kambosos Jr UD 12 Jun 5, 2022 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia Retained WBC lightweight title;
Won WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles
27 Win 27–0 Joseph Diaz 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 IBF–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

See also

References

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External links

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Ivan Redkach		 IBF–USBA lightweight champion
May 11, 2018 – September 2018
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Teófimo López
New title IBF North American
lightweight champion
September 28, 2018 – December 2018
Vacated		 Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Hurricane Futa		 WBC International
lightweight champion
January 11, 2019 – July 2019
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Viktor Kotochigov
Vacant
Title last held by
Daud Yordan		 WBO Inter-Continental
lightweight champion
January 11, 2019 – July 2019
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Thomas Mattice
Vacant
Title last held by
Joe Cordina		 WBA International
lightweight champion
May 25, 2019 – August 2019
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
James Tennyson
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Omar Figueroa Jr.		 WBC lightweight champion
Interim title
September 13, 2019 – October 23, 2019
Promoted		 Vacant
Title next held by
Ryan García
Preceded by WBC lightweight champion
October 23, 2019 – December 12, 2019
Status changed to champion in recess		 Vacant
Title next held by
Himself
Vacant
Title last held by
Himself		 WBC lightweight champion
April 22, 2020 – present		 Incumbent
Preceded by WBA lightweight champion
Super title
June 5, 2022 – present
IBF lightweight champion
June 5, 2022 – present
WBO lightweight champion
June 5, 2022 – present
The Ring lightweight champion
June 5, 2022 – present
Vacant
Title last held by
Pernell Whitaker		 Undisputed lightweight champion
June 5, 2022 – present
Honorary boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Linares		 WBC lightweight champion
In recess
December 12, 2019 – April 22, 2020
Reinstated		 Vacant

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