We profile the former undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney.
Date of Birth: | 17th November 1998 |
Age: | 26 |
Birthplace: | San Francisco, United States |
Nickname: | 'The Dream' |
Height: | 5ft 9ins |
Reach: | 71ins |
Stance: | Orthodox |
Weight class: | Super lightweight |
Professional record: | 32-0 (*1 - no contest) (15 KOs) |
Amateur record: | 138-8 |
Davin Haney is 26 years old and his date of birth is 17th November 1998.
Devin Haney was born in San Francisco, United States and lived in Oakland, California as a child, moving to Las Vegas with his father aged 14.
Devin Haney has competed as both a lightweight and a super-lightweight during his professional boxing career.
Haney weighed in at 143lbs for his most recent contest against Jose Ramirez.
Devin Haney stands at 5ft 9ins and possesses a reach of 72ins.
Devin Haney's professional boxing debut took place on 11th December 2015, defeating Gonzalo Lopez via TKO in Mexico.
Arguably Haney's most prestigious victory to date was when he and George Kambosos Jr. met in the ring for the first time in June 2022. Haney retained the WBC lightweight title, whilst also adding the WBA, IBF and WBO lightweight titles to his name.
Just over four months later, Haney would successfully retain his belts, before vacating his honours to jump up to the super lightweight division.
He defeated Regis Prograis for an eighth consecutive unanimous decision victory to claim the WBC super lightweight title.
While Haney's WBC super lightweight title wasn't up for grabs during his no contest result against Ryan Garcia, he decided to vacate the title, now held by Alberto Puello.
Devin Haney is nicknamed 'The Dream' due to his dreams and aspirations of becoming a world champion in boxing. He has, of course, already fulfilled his dream, becoming the undisputed lightweight champion in 2022.
Devin Haney serves as his own promoter through Devin Haney Promotions, alongside his father, Bill Haney.
Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing had previously promoted Haney between May 2019 and December 2021, but their relationship came to an end when the boxer decided to operate independently.
Devin Haney's father, Bill Haney has been heavily involved in the training of his son in recent years, guiding him on his way to becoming an undisputed lightweight champion.
Mickey Bey, a former IBF lightweight champion, has taken on a big role in training Devin Haney, speaking frequently with his father to strategize plans.
Haney is currently ranked #11 in the Ring magazine's pound-for-pound rankings and #2 at the welterweight division on BoxRec.
Haney's walk-on songs have varied in the past, previously making his entrance to the likes of 'X Gon' Give It To Ya' by DMX and 'Hate Me Now’ by Nas.
Devin Haney reportedly holds an estimated net worth of $6 million, earned primarily through his boxing career and cuts from pay-per-view funds.
He has also brought in large sums from endorsement deals, having partnered with Monster Energy, Puma and Everlast boxing equipment.