Las Vegas, NV (April 16, 2018) – When undefeated lightweight sensation, Devin “The Dream” Haney (18-0, 12 Koó), hanga ana ShoBox: Ko te Generation New debut on Friday, Kia 11, 2018, ki Mason Menard (33-2, 24 Koó), the vacant USBA/IBF lightweight title will be on the line. The 10-round main event bout will air live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) i 2300 Arena i roto i te Philadelphia.
Haney, who fights out of Las Vegas, NV, is looking to become the youngest boxer to possess a world championship belt, and acquiring the vacant USBA/IBF title would get him one step closer to eventually fighting for the IBF World Championship.
“Capturing the USBA lightweight title against a tough opponent like Mason Menard, who has 35 fights under his belt, will certainly inch me closer to fighting for the IBF championship crown,” said Devin Haney, who captured the WBC Youth title in his 14th pro fight. “This fight against Menard is very important to me and my brand. I want to show the world that I’m the next big star in boxing. A dominating win against Menard on SHOWTIME will give the fans a taste of what I’m all about.”
Tikiti mo te takahanga, which is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions, Devin Haney Promotions & Hard Hitting Promotions, E utu i $125 no te VIP, $75 no te ringside me te $50 for general admission and are available at the 2300 Arena Box office or online at www.HardHittingPromotions.com.