Regis Prograis Vows To ‘Hurt’ Devin Haney After Title Fight Announced

Regis Prograis got his wish for a big fight next time out.

On Wednesday, it was officially announced that Prograis will defend his WBC super lightweight title against Devin Haney on December 9 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The event will be seen live on DAZN pay-per-view.

When the fight was announced, a press release was issued and Regis Prograis claimed it would be an easy fight.

“Since my last fight they mentioned Devin’s name and that’s the only person I’ve had on my mind,” Prograis stated in a press release issued by Matchroom. “I will not only beat him, but I will beat him up. I will hurt this kid. It’s nothing he can do that’s going to stop me from dominating. It’s going to be a massacre. Again, I will hurt him.”

Regis Prograis is coming off a split-decision win over Danielito Zorrilla back in June. Although it wasn’t his best performance, Prograis was able to get his hand raised and knows he will perform much better against Haney.

Devin Haney, however, shared his own prediction and admits going up in weight is difficult but plans to put the division on notice.

“On paper, this is a tough fight because it’s my first fight at a heavier weight division,” Haney said. “I’m comfortable with the plan we have. God willing, I’m going to be stronger and faster than ever. I’m going to dominate him and the junior welterweight division is going to be put on notice…

It’s never personal,” Haney added. “This is a business at the end of the day. We’re two gentlemen … but when we get in the ring we don’t have to respect each other. I’m going to go in there and do my job.”

Who do you think will win, Regis Prograis or Devin Haney?