Devin Haney made a strong entry into the junior welterweight division, competing against Regis Prograis to claim the WBC championship belt at the Chase Center in San Francisco on December 9. The contrasting fighting styles became evident early in the match, with Prograis showcasing his power in the initial rounds, while Haney skillfully controlled the distance and dictated the pace.
Devin Haney emerged victorious over Regis Prograis, securing the WBC super lightweight title with a unanimous 12-round decision. The official scores read 120-107 across the board.
The pivotal moment of the bout occurred in the third round when Devin Haney landed a precise straight right, sending Regis Prograis to the canvas. Although Prograis beat the count, Haney displayed newfound power in the 140 lbs weight class. Devin’s success wasn’t solely attributed to power; his considerable speed advantage allowed him to consistently unleash two to three punches and evade Regis’ counters effectively.
Haney W 12 Prograis- Haney took Regis to school, landing 35.1% of his total punches & 46.5% of his power shots & limiting Prograis to 36 total connects, 6th fewest in a 12-round fight in CompuBox history. Prograis has landed just 78 punches in his last 2 fights. #HaneyPrograis pic.twitter.com/Qhv5uXBs9P
— CompuBox (@CompuBox) December 10, 2023
In the sixth round, Devin Haney came close to scoring another knockdown, rocking his 34-year-old opponent with a powerful right hand and maintaining dominance throughout the fight. Haney’s impressive performance in the higher weight class prompted speculation about when he might leap the 147 lbs division.
The final rounds turned into a survival test for Regis Prograis, as Devin Haney had already made a definitive statement with his comprehensive performance, even though he couldn’t secure a knockout. Despite this, it was clear that Haney posed a significant challenge for any junior welterweight contender.
Coming to the stats, according to CompuBox, Haney totally outclassed his opponent as he landed 129 punches, which was a significantly bigger number than Prograis’ 36. The same was also seen when it came to jabs, as Haney landed 49 of them and his opponent hit a mere 5.
Devin Haney vs Regis Prograis fight purse
Both fighters will be receiving individual fight purses, and Devin Haney publicly disclosed on social media in November that he anticipates earning $6 million from the bout. It is expected to be the most substantial payout of his career (via Marca).
An all-time staredown ⭐️⭐️@RPrograis | @Realdevinhaney #HaneyPrograis | Dec 9 | DAZN PPV & DAZN pic.twitter.com/huuSl42xfY
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 9, 2023
This amount is set to increase based on the revenue generated from the pay-per-view broadcast. Eddie Hearn, the promoter, revealed that in the previous bout against Lomachenko, the California native earned $4 million, surpassing the Ukrainian’s earnings by $1 million.
While it is not explicitly disclosed, it is presumed that Regis Prograis, despite being the defending champion, will earn a lesser amount from the fight. The exact figure offered to the 34-year-old has not been revealed.