“I Told Him to F**K Off”: Davin Haney Reveals Hilarious DMs He Shared With Oscar de la Hoya Before Regis Prograis Fight in the Post Fight Presser

Devin Haney made a significant entry into the junior welterweight division by securing a unanimous decision victory over Regis Prograis, claiming the WBC championship belt at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday night. The distinctive styles of the two fighters became evident from the outset of the match. Prograis showcased his power by throwing punches in the early rounds. However, Haney primarily dictated the distance and took charge of the overall rhythm of the fight.

Following his win, Haney responded to a public challenge issued by Ryan Garcia, who is currently promoted by Oscar De La Hoya. He, in fact, welcomes a fight with ‘KingRy’. In addition, he narrated a hilarious interaction with the promoter before his fight.

Devin Haney received wishes from Oscar de La Hoya before the fight

Despite their ongoing beef, Garcia and his De La Hoya appear to be in agreement at the moment. Ahead of Haney’s impressive victory over ‘Rougarou’ on Saturday night, Garcia publicly challenged Haney, and post the fight De La Hoya stated that he would actively work to make the fight a reality. With Haney now holding the WBC junior welterweight title, he is  further contemplating a potential move up to 147.  The situation remains uncertain, and the outcome is yet to unfold.

In a humorous anecdote, he received a message from Oscar a day before the fight, and to his surprise, he wished him luck, saying, “Good luck, do your thing.” Contrastingly, when he checked the previous messages, he realized their earlier exchange was not exactly friendly. “I told him to f**k off,” said Haney. It was a funny situation, but he expressed his gratitude and thanked him for his well-wishes.’

How much did Haney make from the fight?

In addition to enhancing his professional record, Devin Haney’s victory over Lomachenko also significantly boosted his financial gains. Reports indicate that the California-based boxer secured a guaranteed payment of an impressive $4 million for the bout. However, his overall earnings from the fight are believed to be even higher.

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Notably, details about Prograis’ guaranteed fight purse were not provided, certain media reports mentioned that he would earn less than Haney.

While Haney is still enjoying his victory, who would you want to see Haney battle next?

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