Haney had become the undisputed lightweight champion. He moved up to face Prograis, one of the top titleholders at the time. Prograis was coming off a close fight with Danielito Zorrilla, but he was still seen as one of the best in the division, especially after defeating Jose “Chon” Zepeda a year before. On that night, Haney had arguably his best night as a pro and was nearly flawless in every regard. Any doubt about his abilities was hushed with a star-making performance that made Haney look every bit one of the best fighters in the world.