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His fight against Regis Prograis is quite a while away, but Devin Haney can’t stop making the headlines. The fighter recently moved up weight divisions to snatch Regis’ WBC super lightweight title in an effort to become a two-division champion. As he is hard at work in the training camp preparing for the upcoming showdown. A recent training clip has made its way to YouTube, gathering reactions from the fans.

Haney is the reigning undisputed lightweight champion with all the major titles under his belt. Previously, Haney had offered a contract to Shakur Stevenson for a fight, but Shakur rejected the contract, claiming the offer was unfair. Haney then moved quickly to announce a challenge against Prograis. Later, the same move resulted in fans accusing Haney of avoiding the fight against Shakur. But Haney’s recent training video from Fight Hub TV has shifted the conversation. Fans are now talking about his new splendid moves in the gym.

Devin Haney attacking the heavy bag: Fans in frenzy 

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As the boxing world came across the video, they quickly took to the comment section, describing their opinion of Haney’s moves. Some showed support for the rising superstar, while others questioned his skills. 

One user wrote, “People sleeping on Haney. Trust me I would not be surprised if he hurts Regis at 140.” Claiming people are underestimating Haney’s abilities, the user confidently guessed Haney can beat Regis at 140 lbs. 

Another user wrote, “The idea is to get his work in without injury prior to a big fight. Haney’s putting the work in, and that’s what counts. He’s enjoying a light workout.” Here, the user explained fighters often don’t push themselves too hard before a fight to avoid injuries. However, the user assured that all that matters is Haney is busy preparing for the fight in the gym.

Someone else wrote, “Rooting for dev he’s looking great condition wise much healthier and full body.” The user announced his support for Haney while complimenting Haney’s conditioning and overall health. It’s worth noting that Haney is moving up to weight divisions to fight Regis, so that would inevitably help him look fuller.

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While the previous users showed their support for Haney, this user mocked Haney for his light punches. The user wrote, “He gone return that bag and get a full refund since its undamaged.” Insinuating that his punches had zero power behind them, the user claimed Haney would return the heavy bag.

One user wrote, “Dude can’t take his eyes off his own reflection.” Here, the user commented about how Haney kept checking his reflection in the mirror. Some boxers like to keep an eye on their form while practicing new combos, but the user could also be right.

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Considering the reaction from the fans, the recent training video seems to have reignited the excitement for his next fight among fans. But only time will tell if Haney can mirror the same moves in the ring during his fight with Regis.

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