Mickey Bey: “Man, Devin Haney is already looking good’

Devin Haney is back in the gym, quietly plotting his next move after a tumultuous year. 

The junior welterweight, whose April clash with Ryan Garcia was eventually ruled a no-contest due to Garcia’s failed drug test, is once again working with Mickey Bey. The veteran trainer, alongside Haney’s father, Bill, has rejoined Team Haney in an undefined but significant role.

Pictures of Haney training have surfaced recently, fueling speculation of a high-profile return in 2025. Bey confirmed his involvement and expressed excitement about Haney’s current form.

“Oh, yeah, I’m back training him,” Bey told BoxingScene of the 26-year-old Haney. “Man, he’s already looking good, refreshed. I think he needed a little break, to be honest, because he hasn’t had one since turning pro. He’s been steady—fight after fight after fight. But I’m real impressed with what I’m seeing already. He’s going to be super sharp for his next fight.”

Bey rejoined the team about a month ago after a conversation with Bill Haney, Devin’s father and long-time trainer. The two collaborate daily, sharing training duties while giving Devin space to enjoy his personal life and focus solely on boxing. 

“We don’t label my role,” Bey said. “Basically, I train him like the head trainer, but me and his father talk things through every day—what role we’ll each play, what we’ll work on. The chemistry’s been great. For now, we’re just keeping it light since there’s no official fight date. Devin doesn’t have any weight on his back; he can just train and enjoy life.”

Haney, unbeaten at 31-0 (15 KOs), has faced intense criticism since the Garcia fight, which was initially ruled in Ryan’s favor. Bey sees parallels in how fans once eagerly awaited Floyd Mayweather’s downfall and rejoiced at Haney’s last fight adversities.

“He’s coming off the worst criticism,” Bey said. “Garcia failed a test, came in overweight, but it’s Devin getting punished. It’s like fans wanted him to lose, the way they wanted to see Floyd Mayweather lose. But that’s part of the game, and we’re going to shut everybody up—with actions.”

Now re-energized, Haney is poised to silence doubters and further cement his legacy. Whether he defends undisputed status at 140lbs or explores new challenges, Team Haney believes he’ll deliver.

“I’m happy to be back, especially with us coming off this kind of controversy,” Bey said. “We know how to handle it in a healthy way, but it also makes it fun. Devin is working, and as soon as he fights, we’ll quiet all the noise. That’s just part of the game.”