Devin Haney eyes world title opportunity

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TWENTY-YEAR-OLD lightweight starlet Devin Haney is aiming to improve his record to 21-0 when he fights fellow unbeaten Xolisani Ndongeni in Shreveport, Louisiana on Friday January 11.

Last time out in September, the Las Vegas-based Californian scored a career-best win over former three-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos. He intends to pick up where he left off when he meets Ndongeni.

On his training camp

โ€œTraining camp has been fantastic. I always start in Las Vegas for the first two weeks. I then went to the Bay Area to train at the SNAC facility with Victor Conte for four weeks. I did a lot of rounds of sparring with Mario Barrios, among others, at Virgil Hunterโ€™s gym as well. Right now, Iโ€™m back in Las Vegas with my strength and conditioning coach. We are working hard, and Iโ€™ll be at my best when I step into the ring on January 11.โ€

On facing Ndongeni

โ€œI know fighters from Africa always come to fight. Xolisani Ndongeni is no different. Heโ€™s very experienced and undefeated. Ndongeni has gone 12 rounds many times in his career. These are the type of fights I need to win impressively. Iโ€™m always looking to improve. Beating the tough South African will get me one step closer to a world title shot.โ€

On making his third appearance on ShoBox

โ€œFighting on Showtimeโ€™s ShoBox series has been amazing for my career. This is my third appearance on the series. It feels great to have a home to showcase my talent. Ndongeni will bring out the best in me. Iโ€™m ready to graduate to Showtime Championship Boxing.โ€

On when he thinks heโ€™ll be ready for a world title shot

โ€œIโ€™ve climbed the rankings with good wins against Mason Menard and Juan Carlos Burgos. Iโ€™m rated in the top 10 by the WBA, WBC and IBF. Iโ€™m focused on Ndongeni, and January 11 is my time to shine.โ€

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