Devin Miles Haney is a celebrated professional boxer from America. He picked up combat sports under the able guidance of his father, Bill Haney. At 14, he and his father relocated to Las Vegas to seek better opportunities for his burgeoning boxing career. Devin Haney made his professional boxing debut on December 11, 2015, at the age of 17. He faced Rafael Vasquez in a four-round bout at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. Haney won the fight via unanimous decision.
He has notable wins over formidable opponents like Vasiliy Lomachenko and Regis Prograis. Haney's rise enabled him to hold the undisputed lightweight title from 2022 to 2023 and the WBC super lightweight title from 2023 to 2024.
Devin Haney and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
While Floyd Mayweather Jr. has provided advice to Devin Haney, he is not his full-time trainer. Devin Haney is currently being trained by Shane Mosley, an a decorated former professional boxer. Mosley, earlier trained Jake Paul and is also imparting his knowledge to his son Shane Mosley Jr. Even before his professional boxing career, Haney admired Floyd Mayweather, viewing him as a role model and a source of inspiration.
Who does Floyd Mayweather train?
Floyd Mayweather is widely known for being the promoter and mentor of the current Gervonta Davis. Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis first formed a dynamic partnership in 2015 when Mayweather recognized Davis's potential as a talented young boxer at the age of 20. Mayweather then signed Davis to his boxing promotion company, Mayweather Promotions, setting the stage for Davis's meteoric rise in boxing.
Under Mayweather's guidance, Davis achieved great success, securing titles in two weight classes and establishing himself as an exciting prospect in the sport. However, despite their early triumphs, tensions surfaced between Mayweather and Davis, reportedly stemming from Davis's dissatisfaction with the quality of opponents and promotional efforts. Eventually, Davis opted to part ways with Mayweather Promotions and pursue a path of self-promotion. Despite these professional challenges, both Mayweather and Davis continue to hold mutual respect for each other.
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Last updated on May 2, 2025
FAQs on IDevin Haney's trainer
A. No, Mayweather is not the coach of Devin Haney.
A. Devin Haney is currently being trained by Shane Mosley.
A. Yes, Devin Haney is a practicing Muslim.
A. He will return to action on May 2, 2025.
A. Yes, he is an American citizen.
