When is Haney vs Russell Jr?
Devin Haney could face the challenge of Gary Russell Jr in Early 2025 the United States.
The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 135 pounds (9.6 stone or 61.2 kg).
Haney vs Russell Jr stats
Devin Haney would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 31 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 15 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Gary Russell Jr would make his way to the ring with a record of 31 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 18 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Russell Jr would have a slight advantage in power over Haney, with a 58% knockout percentage compared to Haney's 48%.
Devin Haney is the younger man by 10 years, at 26 years old.
Haney has a height advantage of 4 inches over Russell Jr. This also extends to a 7-inch reach advantage.
Devin Haney fights out of the orthodox stance, while Gary Russell Jr is a southpaw.
Haney is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 2 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2015, 6 years and 10 months later than Russell Jr, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 50 more professional rounds, totaling 222 compared to Russell Jr's 172.
Haney vs Russell Jr form
Haney remains undefeated as a professional.
In his last fight, his contest against Ryan Garcia on April 20, 2024 ended in a no contest at Barclays Center, New York, United States.
Prior to that, he had beaten Regis Prograis on December 9, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Lightweight championship fight at Chase Center, San Francisco.
Going into that contest, he had won against Vasyl Lomachenko on May 20, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Lightweight, WBA Super World Lightweight, WBC World Lightweight and WBO World Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.
Before that, he had beaten George Kambosos on October 16, 2022, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Lightweight, WBA Super World Lightweight, WBC World Lightweight and WBO World Lightweight championship fight at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia.
He had defeated George Kambosos on June 5, 2022, by unanimous decision in their The Ring Lightweight, WBA World Lightweight, IBF World Lightweight and WBO World Lightweight championship fight at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.
Russell Jr has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he lost to Mark Magsayo on January 22, 2022, by majority decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Borgata Hotel Casino, New Jersey, United States.
Prior to that, he had won against Tugstsogt Nyambayar on February 8, 2020, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Kiko Martinez on May 18, 2019, by technical knockout in the 5th round in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York.
Before that, he had beaten Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz on May 19, 2018, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland.
He had won against Oscar Escandon on May 20, 2017, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Devin Haney has been fighting more than Gary Russell Jr.
Devin Haney last fought 9 months and 2 days ago, while Gary Russell Jr's last outing was 3 years ago.
Haney's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 7 months and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
Russell Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 7 years, 8 months and 2 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 1 year, 6 months and 14 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.6 rounds on average.
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