Devin Haney is moving up in weight division but so will his purse? The lightweight champion last fought in the summer of this year against the former champion, Vasyl Lomachenko. It was a competitive bout and had a controversial decision. However, right after he was declared the winner in the ring, during the post-fight interview, ‘The Dream,’ expressed his interest in moving up the weight division.
Months later, the boxer is making his move up in the weight division to face none other than WBA super-lightweight champion, Regis Prograis. This is the first time in a long while Haney would not be competing as a champion. Does that mean he would be getting paid less? Let’s find out.
Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis; Fight Purse revelation
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Haney, apart from being one of the best pound-for-pound fighters, happens to be quite famous. His popularity, captivating personality, and impeccable boxing skills mix well to make him a big draw. Needless to say, considering he is a big draw, he is bound to be remunerated accordingly. Moreover, ahead of his comeback fight on December 9th, it is reported, as per Talksport, that he is taking home a guaranteed $6 Million purse.
However, it bears a mention that this does not include his brand deals. Not to mention, it is unsure if the undefeated boxer is getting any pay-per-views either. But it would be safe to say that he would be going home with millions after the fight—win or lose. Ahead of his upcoming bout, let’s take a look at him reflecting on his last bout.
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Devin Haney weighs in on his last bout
According to Haney, his last bout against the former champion was competitive but not a robbery. In addition, he deems it incoherent for the fans to tag a competitive fight as a robbery without any merit. Reflecting on the same, he stated, “It was definitely a tough fight. It was my toughest fight, up to date, but it was a competitive fight. That is what people get confused about. They say competitive fights in boxing is a robbery. They mistake them for robberies. If it is a closed fight, it is not a robbery.”
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It is safe to say that Haney is short of no confidence, which only adds fuel to the fire. However, we are curious to know how you see his upcoming fight playing out. Share with us your thoughts and options in the comments below.
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