Devin Haney Biography
Devin Haney is an American professional boxer. Since October 2019 he has held the WBC lightweight title. Haney has been ranked as the world’s third-best active lightweight by The Ring magazine, fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and sixth by BoxRec as of November 2019.
In 2019, Devin became the youngest world champion in the last 23 years by becoming the World Boxing Council lightweight champion after competing in a final eliminator with Russias Zaur Abdullaev. At the regional level, Devin has gone on to win the WBC Youth, IBF-USBA, IBF North American, WBC International, WBO Inter-Continental and WBA International lightweight titles as a professional.
In April 2019, Devin Haney Promotions signed a co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn. In 2019 it was reported that Haney would fight Zaur Abdulaev for the WBC interim lightweight title and became the youngest world champion in boxing when he was elevated as the WBC lightweight champion.
Devin Haney Early Life
He lived in Oakland, California as a child, but moved with his father to Las Vegas. He started boxing at the age of seven after getting into fights at school.
Devin spent a lot of time in the Mayweather Gym and sparred many rounds with Floyd Mayweather who was looking to sign Haney when he turned professional along with many other promoters, however, he decided to do it independently by starting his own Promotional company Devin Haney Promotions and in 2019 signed a co-promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sports.
Devin was on his way to the 2016 Summer Olympics but decided to turn pro at the age of 16 due to the rule change at the Olympics that raised the age to qualify. However, he could not compete in the United States due to age regulations so he had his first 4 fights in Mexico, before returning to fight in venues in the United States.
Haney has inadvertently been given the opportunity to become a two-weight world champion before he is anywhere near 22 years old.
After undergoing shoulder surgery “The World Boxing Council” has made ‘Haney the champion in recess’. Beside not winning the strap inside the ring following the elevation of Vasyl Lomachenko to ‘Franchise Champion’, He is in a record-breaking position. If he wins the belt in a quick style he can now become the youngest ever two-time world champion in history.
Devin Haney Age
Devin Haney was born on November 17. 1998 in San Francisco, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on November 17th every year.
Devin Haney Family
He was born in San Francisco, to his father Bill Snr, who manages and trains him in a music executive and His mother April Clay(works as a hairdresser). Although his parents are close they separated when he was born. He has three siblings – older brother, Bill Jr, younger brother, Sean and sister, Arabella.
Devin Haney Wife
Haney likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available. But in 2018 he was romoured to be dating Black Chyma.
Devin Haney Body Measurements
- Height: 5ft 9 in(1.75 m or 175 cm
- Weight: 135 pounds (63.23 kg)
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Brown
Devin Haney Salary
According to our reliable sources, Devin Haney’s annual salary is estimated at around $500 thousand dollars.
Devin Haney Net Worth
The American professional boxer, Devin Haney has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars which he has earned through his successful career boxer.
Devin Haney Shoulder Surgery
Devin Haney’s shoulder surgery was a success, but he is expected to be out at least six months as he recovers.
The WBC this week, Named Haney, “champion in recess” with the sorta-vacancy to be filled by an ordered bout between mandatory challenger Javier Fortuna and former Luke Campbell, title challenger.
In his last fight with Alfredo Santiago, his right shoulder came completely out of the socket in the 12th round. He stayed focused and showed the grit of a true champion. Haney is very happy with his performance considering the injury. He is the youngest world champion in the last 23 years.
Unfortunately, his injury required that he have surgery, but is happy he went with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who in his opinion is the best surgeon in the world with these types of injuries. Right now, Haney is all about healing, so he can get back in the ring as soon as possible.
He expects to reclaim his throne, as it were, when he returns, which he will have to do against whomever “fills” the “vacancy” in his absence. Still, he plans to unify the 135-pound division as soon as he can. As soon as he feels he is ready to get back in the ring, he is coming for everyone. Lomachenko, Lopez, Commey, whoever, he is coming for all the belts! He will be back stronger than ever, that you can bet.
Devin Haney Vs Ryan Garcia
With Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia, the future remains bright at the lightweight class even as 31-year-old Vasyl Lomachenko still reigns in the division.
No one is taking the title of the best lightweight boxer away from Vasyl Lomachenko. He showed that in his unanimous victory against Luke Campbell to take the WBC title, adding to his WBA, WBO, and Ring titles.
But there are two lightweight fighters making names for themselves, and they could be in that conversation with the 31-year-old Ukrainian before too long: Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia.
Haney has begun his professional boxing career as clean as they come with a 22-0 record, 14 victories coming by knockout. Garcia who is 22 years old has opened his professional career with a spotless 18-0 record — 15 wins by knockout. Both look to keep their perfect record intact as Haney fights Zaur Abdullaev on Friday and Garcia fights Avery Sparrow on Saturday, both live on DAZN.
With Lomachenko not fighting again until 2020, possibly taking on the winner of the Richard Commey-Teofimo Lopez bout for a chance at unification, the WBC has said Haney’s fight against Abdullaev would have an interim lightweight title on the line. “His upside is incredible. It’s exponential. By the time he’s 21, he could be a champion,” Doulgass Fischer, editor in chief of The Ring magazine, told DAZN.
Devin Haney Vs Santiago
Haney won a twelve round unanimous decision over Alfredo Santiago(previously undefeated) in his first defense of the WBC lightweight title. In the early going, It was a calculated boxing match. Haney was given some trouble by Santiago’s style. When they got in close there was a lot of holding and wrestling.
Haney started to get more accurate with his punches in the fifth. He dropped Santiago with a combination after landing a solid hook. By the sixth Santiago recovered and boxed well in the round.
He went back to boxing with sharper and more accurate punches In the seventh. He continued to control the action as Santiago was sluggish and there was a lot of clinching between the two as the fight continued.
Devin Haney Lomachenko
Haney is confident that he can knock him off. Haney does see flaws in him that Lomachenko can capitalise on. One deciding factor – his jab. Haney feels like he has got the best jab in the game and his jab separates him from everyone.
Being honest, He has not played the fight out in his head because the fight has not been set in stone. It does not look like it’s going to be made next. Haney thinks that his strengths match up great, that’s why he feels like he could beat him. He feels like he is faster, stronger and bigger. He added that he feels like he is better overall. Davin said that he was 20 years old, and he is growing into his man’s strength and it’s showing in his fights.
Haney went into his last fight(before Santiago) and broke his opponent’s orbital bone at just 20-years-old, so he is only getting stronger. He is only getting better. Haney was a very interested observer when Lomachenko won a tough decision over fellow Olympic gold medal winner Luke Campbell.
He thought it was a good fight. According to Haney, he thinks Lomachenko showed some flaws. Luke Campbell done well, he used his jab, he landed some good body shots. He did not do enough to win, but in spots, he did well.
Devin Haney promoter
Haney obtained a boxing promoter’s license by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). This made him the youngest boxing promoter in the sport! Haney was considered by many pundits as one of the top prospects in boxing. His victory in a Showtime debut bout was a ninth-round knockout in sensational fashion against Mason Menard.
The IBF #15 rated boxer returned to the ring against a title contender, Juan Carlos Burgos (32-2-2, 21KOs). Many boxing pundits see this fight as the toughest of his career so far. In addition, the bout was the first promoted ght of Devin Haney Promotions. Shobox featured this contest as part of another competitive triple-header card on September 28.2019 in California.
Devin Haney Weigh In
Devin Haney (22-0, 14 KOs) weighed in successfully at 134.6 pounds (ca. 61 kg) for his fight against Zaur Abdullaev (11-0, 7 KOs) on DAZN at Madison Square Garden in New York. Abdullaev, 25, weighed in at 134.6 lbs. Haney and Abdullaevfought in a WBC lightweight title eliminator. They fought for the interim WBC 135-lb title.
Haney won the fight and became mandatory for WBC champion Vasyl Lomachenko. However, his promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank Boxing is said that Lomachenko won’t fight for the remainder of 2019 and that in 2020 he will be waiting to face the Richard Commey vs. Teofimo Lopez fight.
Devin Haney Purses
Haney vs Javier Fortuna Ordered, Purse Bid on December 13.2019. The advice was given to BoxingScene.com Devin Haney, WBC lightweight champion (24-0, 15 KOs) has been ordering to make a mandatory defense against Javier Fortuna (35-2-1, 24 KOs). If there is no agreement reached between the two sides, then a purse bid will take place on December 13 in Mexico City.
Haney made his first defense last Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles when he dominated unbeaten Alfredo Santiago over twelve rounds on the KSI-Paul Logan undercard. In September, Haney captured the WBC’s interim-lightweight title with a fourth-round stoppage of Zaur Abdullaev. As a holder of the interim-belt, he was in line to fight the WBC’s full champion, Vasiliy Lomachaneko.
Haney was automatically elevated to full champion when the sanctioning body made Lomachenko their “franchise” champion at lightweight. The franchise champion has no mandatory obligations and more importantly is unable to lose the “franchise” status if defeated. Because he was elevated to full status without a fight, Haney is obligated to make two mandatory defenses. Fortuna is the first.
Frequently Asked Questions About Devin Haney
Who is Devin Haney
Haney is an American professional boxer
How old is Devin Haney
Devin Haney 21 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1998.
How tall is Devin Haney?
Haney stands at a height of 5ft”9in’
Is Devin Haney married?
Haney is neither married nor dating.
How much is Devin Haney worth?
He has accomplished professional boxing with an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars.
How much does Devin Haney make?
Devin Haney’s annual salary is estimated to be around $500 thousand dollars.
Where does Devin Haney live?
Haney lives in Las Vegas. where he moved with his father from Oakland, California.
Is Devin Haney dead or alive?
Devin is still alive and in good health.
Where is Devin Haney now?
Haney is a professional boxer. Since October 2019 he has held the WBC lightweight title.
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