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A Peek Into Devin Haney’s Personal Life and Religion

Published 12/01/2021, 2:00 PM EST

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WBC lightweight world champion Devin Haney is undoubtedly a superstar of boxing, especially after being compared to Floyd Mayweather. At the young age of 23, Haney has shown many similarities with Floyd Mayweather and has already become an undefeated world champion.

Not long ago, several people were doubting his chances in the 135 lbs division. However, Haney is now one of the most reputed names in the division and youngsters are waiting to have a crack at him.

Although top-tier lightweights have seemingly ducked a fight against Haney, that hasn’t taken away anything from the American star.

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Meanwhile, a rise in his legacy will also demand him to expand his marketing geniuses, and that shall pour more attention on him. Ahead of his title defense, here’s a look at Devin Haney’s history and personal life.

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What is Devin Haney’s religion?

No verified reports directly cite Haney’s religion, but he seems to have embraced Islam. He is not an atheist and has expressed his faith in god several times.

One of his many tweets validates that. Apart from that, boxing can be considered the other religion that has helped him attain sheer success in his professional career.

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Does Devin Haney have kids? His relationship and wife?

No, Devin Haney is not a father, and he doesn’t have a wife. Despite being linked with several women, Haney hasn’t confirmed any relation for now. He has been close with popular personalities like Blac Chyna and Big Gigi.

Well, the 23-year-old clearly lives a lavish life, and being a world champion that suits him pretty well.

Devin Haney’s parents, nationality, and ethnicity

‘The Dream’ was born on November 17, 1998, to his father Bill Haney and mother Rene Haney, in San Francisco, California. He has two more siblings and growing up, the current world champion didn’t have things handed to him.

However, he worked hard and paved his way to glory. Per Box Rec, Haney is now a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Not to forget, Haney is now a multi-millionaire and has his own Devin Haney Promotions. Haney has been an American all his life. His ethnicity, however, is mixed.

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Is Devin Haney’s father also his trainer? What’s his relation with Floyd Mayweather?

Yes, Devin Haney’s father Bill Haney has been his trainer all his life. However, Haney has also been under several other trainers, like Big Gerald and Floyd Mayweather. Haney has shown sheer similarities with a 24-year-old ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd.

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Thus, it’s not just the outer-ring relation that connects ‘TBE’ and ‘The Dream’. Amid all, Haney is at a very crucial stage of his career. He has several more things to achieve and that he looks set to work hard and achieve them.

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A senior boxing writer at EssentiallySports, Raj Sarkar is a mass media graduate who is currently pursuing his master’s degree in broadcast journalism. In addition to his current role, he has worked with the MMA team at EssentiallySports and has interviewed prominent fighters such as Ritu Phogat and 'The Red King' Rory MacDonald. Combining his bachelor's degree with his adoration for combat sports, he has earned a combined 3000 plus bylines over the last two years.
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