Devin Haney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Devin Haney |
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Haney in 2021
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| Nickname(s) | The Dream |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Reach | 72 in |
| Born | November 17, 1998 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| No contests | 1 |
Devin Miles Haney (born November 17, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He is known for holding many world boxing titles. He was the undisputed champion in the lightweight division from 2022 to 2023. He also held the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title from 2023 to 2024.
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Early life
Devin Haney was born in San Francisco, California. He lived in Oakland, California when he was a young child. At age 14, he moved to Las Vegas with his father, Bill Haney. Devin started boxing when he was just seven years old. He is also a practicing Muslim.
Professional career
Devin Haney began his professional boxing journey. He quickly showed his skill in the ring.
On January 11, 2019, Haney won a tough fight. He defeated Xolisani Ndongeni by a unanimous decision. This means all the judges agreed he won.
On May 25, 2019, Haney had a big win. He knocked out Antonio Moran in the seventh round. This was his first fight with Matchroom Boxing.
On September 13, 2019, Haney fought Zaur Abdullaev. He won the vacant WBC interim lightweight title. This was an important step in his career.
WBC lightweight champion
In October 2019, Devin Haney became the WBC lightweight champion. The previous champion, Vasiliy Lomachenko, was given a special "Franchise Champion" title. This made Haney the new official champion.
Haney vs. Santiago
In November 2019, Haney defended his title for the first time. He fought Alfredo Santiago and won by unanimous decision. During this fight, he hurt his shoulder. He needed surgery and was out of action until mid-2020. Even with the injury, he kept his title as "champion in recess."
Haney vs. Gamboa
On November 7, 2020, Haney defended his WBC lightweight title again. He faced the experienced boxer Yuriorkis Gamboa. Most people expected Haney to win easily. He did, winning by a clear unanimous decision. Two judges gave him every round.
Haney vs. Linares
On May 29, 2021, Haney had what many thought was his toughest fight yet. He defended his title against Jorge Linares, a former world champion. Haney won by unanimous decision. He controlled most of the fight. However, Linares hurt him badly in the tenth round. Haney managed to survive the last two rounds. He did this by holding Linares to stop him from attacking. Some fans were not happy with this tactic.
Haney vs. Diaz
Joseph Diaz was supposed to fight someone else. But that fight was canceled due to an injury. So, on December 4, 2021, Diaz challenged Haney for his world title. Haney won the fight by unanimous decision. After his victory, Haney said he wanted to fight George Kambosos Jr. He wanted to win all four major world titles.
Undisputed lightweight champion
Haney vs. Kambosos Jr.
In June 2022, Devin Haney fought George Kambosos Jr. in Australia. Haney outboxed Kambosos and won by unanimous decision. This made him the first undisputed lightweight champion in the four-belt era. This means he held all four major world titles at the same time. The fight deal included a rematch clause. Kambosos decided to use it.
Haney vs. Kambosos Jr. II
Devin Haney and George Kambosos Jr. had their rematch. It took place on October 16, 2022, in Australia. Haney won again by unanimous decision. He kept all his lightweight titles.
Haney vs. Lomachenko
On May 20, 2023, Haney defended his undisputed titles. He fought the experienced former champion Vasiliy Lomachenko. The fight was very close and exciting. Both boxers landed good punches. Lomachenko seemed to do very well in the later rounds. But Haney won the final round on all judges' scorecards.
Haney won the fight by a decision that many people debated. Some felt Lomachenko should have won. Others thought Haney's win was fair. Haney himself said Lomachenko was his toughest opponent.
WBC super lightweight champion
Haney vs. Prograis
On December 9, 2023, Haney moved up to a new weight class. He challenged Regis Prograis for the WBC super lightweight title. Even though it was his first fight at this weight, Haney was amazing. He won every round on all three judges' scorecards. He even knocked Prograis down in the third round. Haney became a world champion in two different weight classes. He was only 25 years old.
Haney vs. Garcia
Haney fought Ryan Garcia on April 20, 2024. Garcia did not make the correct weight for the fight. Because of this, the fight was not for Haney's title. Haney was knocked down three times during the fight. He lost the match by a majority decision. Later, the fight result was changed to a "no contest" because of an issue with Garcia after the match.
WBC World Champion in Recess
On June 24, 2024, Devin Haney asked the WBC for "Champion in Recess" status. This means he can take a break from defending his title. The WBC agreed to his request.
Haney vs. Ramirez
It was reported that Haney would return to the ring in March 2025. Later, it was announced that he would face José Ramírez in May.
See also
In Spanish: Devin Haney para niños
- List of world lightweight boxing champions
- List of world light-welterweight boxing champions
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Devin Haney in 2021
