In the lead-up to their anticipated December 9th showdown, Regis Prograis' strength coach, Evins Tobler, makes bold claims about Devin Haney's clinching tactics. Tobler asserts that Haney's habitual clinching won't deter Prograis, warning that any attempt to hold will result in Haney hitting the canvas repeatedly. Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) has gained a reputation for adopting a clinching-heavy style, akin to John Ruiz, effectively neutralizing opponents' power and offense. Tobler acknowledges this strategy's success, attributing it to Haney's opponents' smaller size and lack of proper training to counter clinching. However, Tobler questions whether Prograis, the WBC light welterweight champion, can handle Haney's clinching techniques, considering his size advantage. Tobler confidently states, "There won't be any clinching. If Haney tries, he'll hit the floor," indicating Prograis' preparedness to counter Haney's holding. However, Prograis has not showcased proficiency in maneuvering through clinches throughout his career. This prompts curiosity about his adaptability when faced with Haney's clinching strategy, especially as the welterweight-sized Haney attempts to disrupt Prograis' offense. Haney's consistent use of clinching against opponents like George Kambosos Jr., Vasily Lomachenko, and Jorge Linares leads Tobler to predict repeated attempts at clinching during their impending clash. Tobler boldly predicts that Prograis will counter Haney's clinching by tossing him to the canvas, although the feasibility of executing such moves within professional boxing regulations remains uncertain. Prograis, confident in his power and size advantage, dismisses Haney's punching ability, emphasizing Haney's lack of knockout victories. With speculation about Haney's vulnerability to Prograis' punches due to his past experiences against smaller fighters, the narrative builds toward a potentially explosive showdown on December 9th. Despite media predictions favoring Haney to defeat the 34-year-old Prograis, citing Prograis' struggles against Danielito Zorrilla last June, the Prograis camp remains resolute. Prograis himself remains unfazed by external opinions, confident in his ability to present a different challenge for Haney compared to his prior opponents. As the countdown to the December clash intensifies, the spotlight shifts onto whether Prograis can indeed counter Haney's clinching tactics and utilize his size and power advantage to secure a decisive victory, setting the stage for an intriguing battle between two formidable boxing talents.