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“First They Love You Then They Hate You”: Devin Haney Leaks Old DMs of Regis Prograis’ Fitness Coach After Recent Unfiltered Rant Takes the Internet by Storm

Published 11/09/2023, 11:19 AM EST

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In a recent social media uproar, professional boxer Devin Haney has found himself entangled in a heated exchange with Regis Prograis’ fitness coach Evins Tobler. The drama unfolded when Haney, seemingly unimpressed by Tobler’s credentials, dismissed him with a curt “I don’t know you” remark. In response, Tobler launched into a profanity-laden rant, vehemently defending his athletic background and hurling expletives at Haney.

The confrontation escalated further as Haney took to social media to mock Tobler. He posts screenshots from 2022 of them two interacting. Haney painted a contrasting image, making some substantial claims in the process.

Wounded, Devin Haney makes a seething tweet

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Devin, in a frenzy, revealed that Tobler and he had crossed paths before. He shared screenshots of a DM in which Tobler approached Haney with a proposal to assist him with his fitness, mirroring his approach with Prograis. Subsequently, Haney posted a screenshot of Tobler in a compromising image, labeling him a Gigolo – albeit misspelled as “Jigalo.” He accompanied this taunting remark with a sarcastic commentary. “First they love you, then they hate you… You wanted to train this ‘private school kid’ in 2022.” The jab was a clear reference to Tobler’s previous interest in training Haney, only to be scorned later on.

This online feud quickly caught the attention of fans and spectators alike, spreading like wildfire across the internet. The exchange, which originated from a simple dismissal, escalated into a full-blown war of words, leaving followers of both Haney and Tobler eagerly awaiting their next moves.

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Evins Tobler’s rant seems to have garnered him a new hater, with Devin Haney’s rival list growing by the day. Haney is quite notorious for having numerous feuds, keeping up with all of them might require a full-time job.

Devin Haney’s most notable feuds

Let’s start with the most notable ones. Earlier this year, Haney started a feud with former Featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson. Stevenson calls Devin Haney a “duck” for not having a bout with him. However, Stevenson recently apologized to Haney for the name-calling, saying that it wasn’t him, he was required to do so.

Devin Haney also has beef against notable Boxing Reporter Elie Seckback. Seckback believed that Vasyl Lomachenko deserved to emerge victorious in their May bout. However, Devin won by unanimous decision.

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Professional boxer Keyshawn Davis entered the beef spotlight when Shakur Stevenson expressed interest in fighting Devin Haney after a recent victory. In the background, Davis appeared enthusiastic about Stevenson’s call-out. In sequence, leading Haney to question on Twitter why Davis hadn’t directly challenged him instead.

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Lastly, his ongoing beef with former UFC champion Sean O’Malley. It’s the age-old question that divides the combat sports community. Which is better, MMA or Boxing?

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As the dust settles on this latest social media storm, it remains to be seen whether Haney and Tobler will bury the hatchet or continue their war of words. Regardless of the outcome, this incident stands as a cautionary tale, highlighting the need for restraint and civility in online interactions, especially in the high-stakes world of professional sports.

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Simona Pereira

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Simona Isha Pereira is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in content creation, Simona thrives on the raw energy and riveting pre-game drama as much as the bouts themselves. One of Simona's defining moments in boxing occurred during the "Terence vs.
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Snigdhaa Jaiswal