Devin Haney and Jorge Linares in excellent condition

WBC Press

Boxing is back and to close a month full of world-class boxing activity, the World Boxing Council lightweight champion, American Devin Haney (25-0, 15 KOs), will face the three-time Venezuelan world champion, Jorge Linares (47-5, 29 KOs), on May 29 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, on a card that will be broadcast on DAZN.

Haney is getting ready at the Victor Conte SNAC training facility in California, where he has commented on some aspects of this important commitment:

“The first time I came to SNAC, I was in training camp with Shawn Porter. I was fourteen back then, I mean, as time went on, I started to know Victor more and more.

Training at SNAC is the complete package, recovery, vitamins, track training, weight reduction protocol all rolled into one, and that’s what makes me strong. My best performances come from training here at SNAC, “

On the other side of the world, Jorge is training at the Teiken Boxing Gym, the most representative boxing gym in Japan since 1926, he reports to be ready in excellent condition and training for this important commitment.

“This is my time to show the world that I still have so much more to offer at the135 pounds division. Devin Haney is a talented and fast young man. But when I was his age, I already was a world champion by snatching the featherweight title from a great champion like Oscar Larios. Now I have much more experience and I feel stronger and better than ever” Linares said.

Showing their deep respect for the sport, Haney and Linares have followed the WBC Weight Management Program and recently reported their 14 days weight towards their very expected match.

We thank our champion, the challenger, and their respective teams for their commitment and dedication. We wish both the best of luck.

14-day pre-weigh-in

Devin Haney: 141.9 lbs.

Jorge Linares: 142.6 lbs.