In a surprising turn of events leading up to their highly anticipated match on December 9th, Regis Prograis crashed Devin Haney‘s Off the Cuff interview, setting the stage for a heated exchange that left fans on the edge of their seats.
Haney, a 25-year-old Bay Area native, faces a challenging task in this bout against a higher-weight division champion. For the former undisputed lightweight champion Haney, challenging for a world title in his first bout at this weight represents a risky strategic move. Prograis recently crashed Haney’s ‘Off The Cuff’ interview, which resulted in a verbal spar and a much chaotic, albeit entertaining start.
Devin Haney Fires Back
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As the interview began, Prograis, fueled by apparent frustration at Haney’s late arrival, wasted no time in expressing his displeasure. “Y’all late to my thing. They were late to my thing, so that’s why I’m ruining this because this, and all them, was late. So I’mma ruin this. Hopefully, y’all got to retake this,” he declared, setting the tone for the confrontation that followed.
Haney, not one to back down, retorted, “Hey, hey, I’mma ruin your record on December 9th.” The tension in the room escalated as the verbal sparring continued. Bill Haney, Devin’s father, also entered the fray, questioning Prograis with a mix of incredulity and defiance. “Hey, listen, did the big dummy come up with that [expletive]?” Bill Haney said mocking Prograis’ strength coach Evins Tobler.
Prograis defended his actions, asserting, “No, I was here since 3:00. Come at 5:30. So you know what, the only thing you should be looking at is your coach. That’s what you should be looking at—you do.” Bill Haney, not one to let Prograis have the last word, fired back with a sharp critique. “Weight gets you. You should have drunk some of that [expletive] you drunk yesterday because you are dry as [expletive]. You dig what I’m saying? You don’t have nothin’ in you. Get out of here,” stated Bill Haney.
Regis Prograis is convinced that Devin Haney, whom he perceives as having had a “privileged” life, will be exposed as a “manufactured fighter” in their upcoming clash on December 9th.
Anticipation Builds for December 9th Showdown
Prograis, the WBC light welterweight champion, believes Haney’s move to the 140-lb weight class for the first time is a risky endeavor. Expressing confidence, Prograis asserted that Haney underestimates the challenge he’s up against. Drawing parallels to Haney’s struggles against Vasily Lomachenko in his last fight, Prograis plans to employ pressure to potentially secure victory or, at the very least, challenge the judges’ decision. Haney, however, dismisses Prograis as a ‘one-trick pony,’ claiming to be on a “different level.”
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Prograis remains unfazed, confident in his consistent style and suggesting that Haney lacks the ability to adapt.
As the countdown to December 9th continues, the fiery confrontation in the DAZN interview has undoubtedly left fans craving more, eager to witness whether the intensity of words will translate into equally explosive actions in the ring.ADVERTISEMENT
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