Highlights

  • Devin Haney has moved up to the 140-pound weight class for his upcoming title fight against Regis Prograis.
  • Haney struggled to make weight at 135 pounds and is looking forward to a more comfortable fighting environment at his new weight.
  • Despite controversy surrounding his victory over Vasily Lomachenko, Haney revealed that a rematch didn't make financial sense for him.

Devin Haney returns to action in a new weight class when he looks to become WBC champion at super lightweight against Regis Prograis. The former lightweight undisputed champion appears to have bulked up in new photos in which he flexes his shredded physique. At 135 pounds, Haney was open about his struggles making the weight class.

In his 12th fight in the division, The Dream defended all the lightweight titles against Vasily Lomachenko, which he won by unanimous decision. Haney aims to become a two-weight world champion when he takes on the hard-hitting southpaw in Prograis, who is coming off a lackluster victory over Danielito Zorrilla.

Devin Haney Shows Off His New Physique With A Message

Despite Moving Up To 140 Pounds, Haney Said The Weight Cut Is Not Easy

The Dream said two photos on his social media in which he appears in sensational shape ahead of his title fight this weekend. In the caption, Haney added, “The Challenger soon to be Champion InshaAllah.. 4 days.”

Transitioning to the 140-pound weight class offers Haney a more comfortable fighting environment, but he anticipates challenges when it comes to the weigh-in process.

Expressing his satisfaction with the move, Haney remarked to reporters last month, "It feels good. I've been eating a lot more. 135 was hard for me to make, but 140 won’t be easy either." Despite the shift to a higher weight class, Haney emphasized the ongoing difficulty of making weight, explaining, "I’m a big guy, I’m getting bigger, my body is maturing, my muscles are filling out. Even though I’m moving up in weight, it still won’t be easy for me making weight."

Devin Haney Gives An Update On The Lomachenko Rematch

The Dream Says It’s All About Money

Despite securing a unanimous victory from all three judges, the decision in the bout stirred controversy in the sport, as many felt that Lomachenko should have been the winner. Talks of a rematch have been ongoing, and Haney recently updated on the situation.

In an interview with Ring Magazine, Haney explained, "I had discussions with my dad and Top Rank about the potential rematch – how it would be structured and the financials. However, as I mentioned, the details didn't make sense. It didn't add up."

While acknowledging the potential significance of a rematch, Haney noted that the controversy in the first fight would make more fanfare; however, this wasn’t reflected in the financial offer he received.