The recent faceoff between Devin Haney and Regis Prograis transcended the typical pre-fight banter. Behind the scenes of their intense photoshoot at the Golden Gate Bridge, emotions ran high as Bill Haney, the impassioned father of Devin Haney, and Evins Tobler, the no-nonsense fitness trainer of Regis Prograis, engaged in a fiery verbal spar that added an unexpected layer of drama to the already heated face off.

The stakes were clear – a championship belt on the line, hometown pride hanging in the balance, and the simmering intensity between a father fiercely protective of his son and a trainer steadfast in his belief in Prograis’s knockout prowess.

Haney vs Tobler: Father vs Trainer

While the fighters were busy tending to their professional obligations, their camps got busy in their own way. Pointing to the championship belt, Bill Haney asserted, “We keepin’ that belt, we keepin’ that belt, we keepin’ that belt right there. You won’t go back to New Orleans with that belt.” With unyielding confidence, Tobler fired back, “We keeping that belt. Your Son Gonna Get Knocked the F**K Out, like we said,” escalating the tension. The animosity between Bill Haney and Evins Tobler became a narrative within the larger story of the Haney-Prograis bout, a subplot that added layers to the already compelling narrative.

Regis Prograis faces an uphill battle to retain his WBC super lightweight title against Devin Haney at Chase Center. While Haney has an outstanding 30-0 record and just relinquished his lightweight titles, Prograis believes victory is possible in an all-out brawl instead of a technical boxing match.

Regis Prograis’  Camp casts doubts on Devin Haney’s credibility

Prograis and his team seem to be sowing doubts about Haney, asserting that he hasn’t demonstrated the ability to stand his ground and labeling his career as “manufactured,” emphasizing his tendency to face easy opponents. Prograis, the boxer and survivor, encountered adversity early in life, enduring hardship and living with minimal resources. Despite these challenges, he has risen to prominence on the global stage, becoming a household name through his combat style and punching power.

While Haney may have the technical advantage, Prograis, with his resilient background and a focus on the fight, could potentially emerge victorious in a more intense, less orthodox battle. In the ring, the outcome will hinge on whether Haney’s skill in the new weight class propels him to another victory or if Prograis, the fighter with a humble beginning, prevails in a hard-fought contest.

The backstage verbal exchanges have further heightened the expectations leading to the fight night. It transcends a mere display of skill; it involves the father’s pride, the trainer’s determination, and a profound sense of confidence.

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