WBC junior welterweight champion Regis Prograis will take on megastar Devin Haney in Haney’s backyard of San Francisco, California this Saturday from the Chase Center. 61% of Prograis vs Haney predictions are on the fight odds favorite Haney at -480. Prograis, 29-1, 24 KO’s, is coming off a lackluster points win over Danielito Zorilla in a fight many thought Regis would win via knockout as the 14/1 ‘chalk’.
Haney, 30-0, 15 KO’s, notched a razor close decision over Vasyl Lomachencko in his last bout where many ringside pundits had the +210 underdog “Loma” winning. Haney is stepping up to 140 lbs. for the first time will his frame hold up to the thudding bodyshots he will absorb against Regis? Will the 34-year old Prograis have the footspeed to cut off the ring against the smooth boxing of Haney? ESPN2 News expert betting panel gives away their Prograis vs Haney boxing picks to KO your local sportsbook.
Strengths: Relentless pressure fighter with power, determination. and a bit of nastiness. Underrated boxing ability with a pesky jab, fast hands and sharp counterpunches. Durable fighter that is resilient and hard to hit with deft head movement. Wears down foes with aggressiveness and knows how to finish the job when he has his prey wounded. Strong motor with the stamina to go 12 hard rounds. Doesn’t have any glaring weaknesses, well versed in all areas of the game.
“I believe I have the power to take anyone out…I don’t come from money like Devin Haney.” – Regis Prograis
Weaknesses: Looked a little vulnerable getting dropped by the fringe contender Zorilla in his last bout. Doesn’t cut off the ring particularly well with average footspeed. Has faded slightly with some high mileage on the odometer after an 11 1/2 year pro career.
Devin Haney Tale-Of-The-Tape
Fighting Moniker: The Dream
Ht. 5’8″
Natural Weight Class: Lightweight
Age: 25
Reach: 71″
Rounds Fought: 198
Fights Out Of: San Francisco, CA, USA
From: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Trainer: Bill Haney
Strengths: Natural counterpuncher with a quick thinking boxing brain. Fast and flashy with electric handspeed. Knows how to impress judges with speedy salvos. Rangy athlete with an excellent jab that he uses to control opponents at long range. Fancy footwork with a variety of shifty moves that make him an elusive target. In his prime and at the height of his powers with supreme confidence. Known as the future of boxing giving him advantages with judges and referees.
“I’m going to beat the s**t out of him…I’m going to be much more stronger, faster… I’m going be much more comfortable (at Jr. welterweight) ” – Devin Haney
Weaknesses: Sharp puncher but lacks the knockout power of a champion. Has a tendency to lean to his right too often making him susceptible to uppercuts. Vulnerable to body punches on the inside. Was outboxed by Lomachencko despite his reputation as a master technician. Has been rocked in several bouts displaying a good but not great chin.
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