Regis Prograis is selecting Devin Haney to dethrone WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. in 9 days on November twenty second in Riyadh. The previous two-time 140-lb champion Prograis states that Haney (32-0, 16 KOs) has confronted higher competitors and is the higher boxer than Norman Jr. (28-0, 22 KOs).
Haney’s Boo-Proof Mindset
Regis says Haney, 26, doesn’t care if he’s booed, and can simply run across the ring like he did in his final combat towards Jose Ramirez on Could 2, 2025. He’ll combat to win a call, doing the minimal required to earn a 12-round determination towards Norman Jr.
Prograis misplaced his WBC 140-lb title to Haney two years in the past on December 9, 2023, in a surprisingly one-sided 12-round unanimous determination defeat. The scores had been 120-107, 120-107, and 120-107. He was 34 on the time, and never in his prime just like the 24-year-old Norman Jr. is true now.
Prograis says that Haney doesn’t possess the punching energy to maintain Norman Jr. at bay. Nonetheless, he’s bought the short ft, and he believes he’ll look to maneuver across the ring all evening lengthy to play maintain away.
Can Haney Preserve Norman Off?
“I don’t assume so. I fought Devin. I don’t need to sound dangerous, however Devin doesn’t have a lot energy,” stated Regis Prograis to Fighthype when requested if Devin Haney has sufficient energy to carry off Brian Norman Jr. of their combat on November twenty second.
The followers who order the November twenty second occasion on DAZN PPV received’t be blissful if Haney runs from Norman Jr. for 12 rounds. They need worth for his or her cash, and so they must rely on the opposite fights on the cardboard, offering that if Devin turns in one other Jerry-esque efficiency like he turned in towards Jose Ramirez on Could 2 on Turki Alalshikh’s Occasions Sq. card.
Haney’s Power Is Clinching
“His punches aren’t that robust, however his physique is. I don’t see him [Haney] knocking him out. I’ve Devin by determination,” stated Regis. “You bought to take a look at resumes. You need to have a look at the extent of competitors. Devin did combat the higher individuals. Brian Norman does have numerous energy. He looks like he has good footwork, too.”
What Prograis appears to be driving at when he talks about Haney’s physique being robust is the clinching he does. When he holds, he’s bought his opponents in a vice-like grip to stop them from wriggling free to nail him with pictures or hit him whereas they’re being held. So, they’re compelled to attend till the referee breaks. Haney’s fixed clinching is a major a part of his protection as a result of when he will get trapped, he grabs to stop being hit.
Will Haney Repeat the Ramirez Blueprint?
“I’ve Devin as a result of he’s the higher boxer. It’s not preventing. It’s boxing. He’s quick on his ft and has fast punches. One other factor is Devin doesn’t care about individuals booing. He doesn’t care about the way it’s going to look. He’ll win by no matter it takes. So, he can simply run round like in his final combat with [Jose] Ramirez. He simply ran across the ring for 12 rounds. It wasn’t an excessive amount of motion,” stated Prograis.
Ramirez appeared a lot older than his 33 years and didn’t appear to attempt to go all out to get to Haney. Norman Jr. will make extra of an effort as a result of he desires to win, and he’s younger at 24. He’ll take possibilities if Haney runs all evening like he did towards Ramirez.
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