# Q&A with Devin Haney: I’m on a level above Regis Prograis and I’m here to show it.
Devin Haney takes on Regis Prograis on December 9th
This Saturday, former undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney will challenge Regis Prograis for the WBC 140-pound title at the Chase Center in his hometown of San Francisco. Ahead of his first fight since moving from the 135-pound division, the pound-for-pound 25-year-old spoke about Prograis, his fights with Vasily Lomachenko, and the next chapter of his career with Declan Warrington.
## How do high-profile athletes find extra weight after years of struggling to hit their lightweight limit?
Haney feels stronger and notes that 5 pounds can make a big difference. He hasn’t done any serious weight loss yet, and so far, he’s getting bigger and stronger, with edgier training sessions and better recovery.
## Why did you vacate the remaining lightweight titles last week?
Haney explains that after fighting at the same weight for 30 fights, it was time to move on to the 140-pound division and look at other weight classes. He emphasized that vacating the lightweight titles was a natural progression for him.
## Regis Prograis said last week that the timing was an attempt at mind games
Prograis suggested that the timing of Haney vacating the titles was an attempt at mind games. Haney brushed off Prograis’ comments, stating that he was looking to the future and focusing on a new weight class and a new opponent.
## You recently said that you would be moving to welterweight after this fight. Why?
Haney stated that he doesn’t want to stay at 140 pounds and emphasized that there are big fights at 147. He plans to reveal his specific plans after the upcoming fight.
## Your father, trainer, and manager Bill watched the Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez vs. Prograis vs. Danielito Zorrilla junior welterweight title fight, and then you signed to Matchroom to fight Prograis. became…
Haney mentioned that signing with Matchroom to fight Prograis was an easy decision due to his good working relationship with Eddie Hearn and being a free agent. He explained that the move was primarily business-based and finalized after taking care of his business.
## It didn’t seem like it was just a promoter issue – did your opponents seem to have an influence on you as well?
Haney expressed that he wanted to challenge for the title, especially since bigger fights were on the horizon. He indicated that Matchroom was interested in making the Prograis fight happen, and that played a role in his decision.
## It was reported that negotiations are underway with Skills Challenge…
Haney confirmed the negotiations but stated that the fight didn’t materialize.
## Have you ever thought about giving Vasily Lomachenko a rematch?
Haney admitted considering a rematch with Lomachenko, but after discussions with his team, the rematch didn’t make sense to him in terms of numbers and potential impact.
## Tunde Ajayi says you modeled yourself after Floyd Mayweather and you won’t forget that Mayweather had a rematch with Jose Luis Castillo in similar circumstances, so a rematch. He said he was looking forward to…
Haney acknowledged the similarities but emphasized that the rematch didn’t make sense business-wise. He shared his disappointment in the controversial decision in their first fight but underscored that he aimed to move forward.
## How good a fighter is Prograis?
Haney portrayed Prograis as a strong puncher and acknowledged his capabilities. He expressed his confidence in being on a higher level and his determination to prove it in the upcoming fight.
## After defeating Zorilla, Prograis spoke about the pressure he felt fighting in his hometown of New Orleans. Are you feeling the same way ahead of Saturday?
Haney rejected feeling pressure, expressing his trust in Allah and his excitement for the upcoming fight. He also shared his gratitude for the opportunity to fight in San Francisco and the overwhelming support from fans.
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