Devin Haney Dominates Regis Prograis: Recap, Scorecard and Highlights

Highlights

• Devin Haney dominates Regis Prograis, becoming a two-division champion.
• Haney's effective footwork and precise striking establish his control and dominance.
• Haney won every round in all three judges scorecards.

Devin Haney becomes a two-division champion with a dominant victory over Regis Prograis. The undefeated American, can look forward to big fights against Teofimo Lopez for a unification fight. Haney may also seek a money fight with his amateur rival Ryan Garcia. However, with such a masterclass performance, not many champions are going to be calling out Haney.

The judges' scorecards were identical, with 120-107 all in favor of Haney. The Dream also opened up about his plan to move up to 147 pounds next. Therefore, it could be his first and last fight in the division.

In the post-fight interview, Haney doesn't commit to a division and is open to moving up in weight or going back down to the lightweight division where there are some big fights such as Gervonta Davis.

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Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis: Round-By-Round Recap

In the opening round, Haney and Prograis find success employing the jab as their primary tool. The reigning super-lightweight champion focuses on targeting Haney's body, aiming to weaken his opponent. Haney, utilizing his longer reach, effectively maintains control over the distance between them, asserting dominance in the early stages of the fight.

During the second round, Prograis shifted his focus to Haney's body, attempting to set up powerful left-hand shots behind Haney's jab. Despite finding some success with this strategy, Haney employs effective boxing techniques, showcasing nimble footwork and precise movement. Haney manages to land the more impactful and harder shots, maintaining control of the exchanges in the round.

In the third round, Prograis encounters difficulties managing the distance, grappling with Haney's swift footwork. In a decisive move, "The Dream" drops Prograis with a straight right hand approximately one minute into the round. Haney pummels his opponent, who struggles to contend with Haney's fast feet. The swelling of Prograis' right eye became more pronounced.

In the fourth round, Haney persisted in employing angles to land shots on Prograis while skillfully evading any counterattacks. The defending champion faces challenges in closing the distance as Haney maintains control with his effective jab.

In the fifth round, Prograis grapples with the challenges posed by Haney's nimble footwork. Haney showcases his proficiency by landing effective combinations and consistently beating his opponent to the punch. Haney's strategic use of footwork and precise striking continues to dictate the pace of the fight.

In the sixth round, Haney maintained his dominance over his opponent. Employing pivots and angles, "The Dream" adds a layer of frustration for Prograis, who struggles to find success. Haney delivered a significant blow in the last minute of the round, buckling Prograis's feet with a powerful right hand, further solidifying his control in the bout.

In round seventh , Haney consistently dissects Prograis, effectively executing his game plan. Prograis appeared to be a stationary target, following Haney around the ring and absorbing shots without a clear counterstrategy.

Entering the eighth round, Prograis seemed hesitant, appearing tentative in the face of Haney's well-executed game plan. While attempting some offensive moves in the latter part of the round, Prograis encounters difficulty as Haney responds with effective counter shots, maintaining his control over the fight.

In the ninth round, Haney extends his masterclass performance, relying on his effective jab to control the fight. "The Dream" inflicts significant damage on Prograis, hurting him with a flurry of punches that nearly knocked him off his feet.

As the tenth round unfolds, Haney seems to have drained the fight out of the defending champion. Continuing to impose his will, Haney inflicts further damage on Prograis, who struggles to find answers to Haney's relentless offense. The round solidifies Haney's control and dominance in the matchup.

In round eleven, with no visible damage to Haney, the pattern remained consistent in the ongoing rounds. Prograis is in a dire situation, needing a knockout to secure a win, as it's evident that he has lost every round thus far.

As the twelfth and final round unfolds, Prograis recognizes the urgent need for a hail-mary knockout to retain his super-lightweight title. However, Haney maintains his elusive defense, proving to be difficult to hit. While "The Dream" continues to land effective punches, he doesn't seem to be actively seeking a knockout, as the win is already secured through his dominant and masterful performance throughout the fight.

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