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Devin Haney
Devin Miles Haney
Devin Haney is an American professional boxer who became undisputed lightweight champion in 2022 and subsequently won world titles at super lightweight and welterweight. As of August 18, 2026, the WBO listed him as its welterweight champion.
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At a glance
- Haney became undisputed lightweight champion by defeating George Kambosos Jr. in June 2022.
- He has won world championships at lightweight, super lightweight and welterweight.
- The WBO listed Haney as its welterweight champion as of August 18, 2026.
- Sports Illustrated selected Haney as its 2023 Fighter of the Year.
Background and entry into boxing
Haney was born on November 17, 1998, in San Francisco, California. He began boxing at age seven after his father and trainer, Bill Haney, introduced him to a gym. At 17, unable to obtain a professional license in the United States because of his age, he made his professional debut in Tijuana, Mexico, and won by first-round knockout.
Championship career
Haney was elevated to WBC lightweight champion in 2019 and unified the division in 2022 by defeating George Kambosos Jr. for the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles. He moved up to defeat Regis Prograis for the WBC super lightweight championship in 2023, then defeated Brian Norman Jr. for the WBO welterweight championship in 2025, making him a world champion in three divisions.
Championship status and record
As of August 18, 2026, the WBO listed Haney as its welterweight champion, with no recorded title defenses. ESPN recorded his professional results as 33 wins, no losses, one no contest and 15 knockout wins. No next defense was confirmed in the reviewed evidence, and sources differed over the status of listed mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis.
Timeline
- Made his professional debut in Tijuana, Mexico, winning by first-round knockout.
- Was elevated from interim champion to WBC world lightweight champion.
- Defeated George Kambosos Jr. by unanimous decision to become undisputed lightweight champion.
- Defeated Regis Prograis by unanimous decision to win the WBC super lightweight championship.
- Defeated Brian Norman Jr. by unanimous decision to win the WBO welterweight championship and become a three-division world champion.
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Current context
- Haney was listed as WBO welterweight champion, with his reign dating from November 22, 2025, and no recorded title defenses.
- ESPN recorded Haney's professional results as 33 wins, no losses, one no contest and 15 knockout wins. The WBO champion page displayed 33 wins, zero losses and zero draws but did not separately display a no-contest result.
- No confirmed next opponent, defense date or venue was established in the reviewed evidence. The WBO page continued to list Keyshawn Davis as mandatory challenger, while The Ring reported that Davis declined the title opportunity following a purse bid.
Biographical facts
- Haney was born on November 17, 1998, in San Francisco, California.
- He began boxing at age seven after his father and trainer, Bill Haney, introduced him to a gym.
- Haney's April 2024 decision loss to Ryan Garcia was changed to a no contest after Garcia tested positive for ostarine and received a one-year suspension from the New York State Athletic Commission.
- Sports Illustrated selected Haney as its 2023 Fighter of the Year.
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- World Boxing Organization Welterweight champion 2025-11-22–present
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