Devin Haney is reportedly suing the mother of his daughter
According to court records reviewed by TMZ, the 26-year-old boxer accuses Leena Sayed “repeatedly published false and defamatory statements” about him while attempting to extort him with threats of “reputational ruin” and “loss of rights to visit his daughter.”
The suit accused Sayed of “extreme and outrageous” conduct. He is also suing for intentional infliction of emotional distress and is seeking an unspecified amount of damages.
"Devin Haney has lived his life and built his career with integrity, discipline, and respect," a rep for Haney told TMZ. "He has worked tirelessly to achieve success through dedication, not shortcuts, and he remains committed to conducting himself with honesty and principle inside and outside the ring.
"Devin will not be extorted, intimidated, or coerced by anyone. He will defend his name, and his values against any false narratives or malicious attempts to undermine his character. Devin Haney stands firm in the truth."
Haney filed his lawsuit less than two months after Sayed obtained a temporary restraining order against him, in which she accused him of abusing her multiple times.
Sayed described an incident in December 2024 when Haney allegedly pushed her while nine months pregnant “because I would not give him my cell phone.”
The boxer’s legal team says Sayed “fabricated” her claims of physical abuse.
The former couple met in 2023 and share a daughter named Khrome, who was born on January 2, 2025.
A court hearing on the restraining order case in Los Angeles is scheduled for early next month.