Haney Dominates Prograis, Setting New Records
On the night of December 9-10, former undisputed lightweight world champion Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) made a stellar debut in the super lightweight category (up to 63.5 kg), facing WBC champion Regis Prograis (29-2, 24 KOs).
The bout concluded with Haney securing a unanimous decision victory, with judges scoring 120-107 across the board.
Haney's dominance was apparent in every round and exchange, skillfully preventing Prograis from landing clean shots while executing precise counters. Adding to his impressive performance, Haney scored a knockdown with a well-timed right straight.
Match statistics:
CompuBox statistics underscored Haney's superiority. He outclassed Prograis in jabs, landing 49 out of 195 compared to Prograis's 5 out of 251. In power punches, Haney connected 80 times out of 172, whereas Prograis landed 31 out of 112.
Prograis's struggles were evident, landing only 36 times out of 363 strikes, with Haney delivering an impressive 129 hits out of 367. Prograis now holds the unfortunate record for the worst performance in CompuBox history, trailing behind De Los Santos's record by 4 strikes in the fight against Shakur Stevenson.
Judge's Notes:
What's next?
Looking ahead, Prograis shows no signs of retirement, expressing readiness for new challenges. One potential contender is Jermaine Ortiz, who confidently predicted Haney's victory and aspires to be Prograis's next opponent.
As the reigning champion, Haney is obligated to defend his title, and the likely contender is Spanish boxer Sandor Martin.