Devin Haney Disrespected Regis Prograis, Says Prograis' Coach
Strength coach Evins Tobler, working with WBC light welterweight champion Regis Prograis, believes that Devin Haney and his team have shown disrespect toward Prograis in the lead-up to their December 9th fight. Tobler thinks that Haney has been selected as a challenger because they perceive Prograis as vulnerable following his recent bout with Danielito Zorrilla. What irks Tobler is that Haney's name appears ahead of the champion Prograis in the promotional banners, a significant insult, particularly considering Haney's relative inexperience in the sport. Tobler contends that Haney would not have secured the fight if he had performed well in his last bout. He believes that Haney's experience is insufficient for him to face the hardest puncher in the 140-lb division. Tobler also asserts that Haney's only quality fights have been against Kambosos, Linares, Lomachenko, and JoJo Diaz. Tobler further points out that Haney's experience is limited, with only four significant fights in his career, and that his win over Yuriorkis Gamboa doesn't count due to Gamboa's age and the weight class difference. In contrast, Prograis is considered one of the hardest punchers in the 140-lb division and possesses both boxing and punching abilities. Tobler believes that the December 9th fight will reveal the true outcome, where Prograis will need to close the distance effectively and demonstrate his capabilities. Tobler views the fight as disrespectful to Prograis, an accomplished two-time world champion, considering Haney's past performances against Linares and Lomachenko. He emphasizes that when Haney faces Prograis, the outcome could be different from his previous fights. Tobler is confident that Prograis has put in the work and will not allow Haney to walk away with the WBC belt. However, he acknowledges that Prograis will need to perform at his best, especially given the fight's location in Haney's backyard in San Francisco. In summary, Tobler believes that the upcoming bout between Haney and Prograis will be a test of their abilities, with Prograis ready to prove his worth as an elite fighter in the 140-lb division. The fight promises to be a significant showdown, and Tobler is determined to ensure that the WBC belt remains with Prograis.
