Devin Haney instructed His Excellency Turki Alalshikh on X that he’s desirous about returning to the ring after a brief layoff.
Turki instructed the previous two-division world champion Haney, “Ready for you in Riyadh.”
If Haney returns to the ring by October, he can be a great candidate for the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It wouldn’t be in the primary occasion slot for Haney (31-0, 15 KOs). It might nonetheless be a wonderful alternative for him to be seen on this prestigious card, particularly if he’s put within the co-feature place.
Outgrowing 140-lb Division
It’s believed that Haney will take a tune-up for his subsequent struggle, getting his ft moist at 147, as a result of he’s outgrown the 140-lb division. He appeared badly gaunt and skeletal, making weight for his final two fights towards Ryan Garcia and Regis Prograis at gentle welterweight.
There was a report that Haney rehydrated to 165 lbs for the Prograis struggle, an absurd quantity for a fighter competing within the 140-lb division.
Haney posted on X, saying the “sport ain’t been the identical” since his final struggle towards Ryan Garcia on April twentieth. He misplaced that struggle, however the New York State Athletic Fee overturned the defeat and adjusted it to a no-contest as a result of Ryan examined optimistic for a banned substance.
Pursuit of Mega-Wealth
Haney says he needs to be one of many sport’s mega-rich fighters, and his dad, Invoice Haney, talks of desirous to dwell within the stunning Hamptons on Lengthy Island, the place the Billionaire’s Lane is situated.
For Haney to dwell in an prosperous space, just like the Hamptons or Beverly Hills Gateway, he’s received to alter his combating fashion and return to the pure boxing fashion that he used to defeat Regis Prograis in 2023. Haney lacks the ability or the chin to brawl along with his opponents as he tried towards Ryan Garcia final April.
If Haney strikes as much as 147, he should give attention to ranging from the underside towards non-punchers earlier than he takes on one of many sluggers, like Brian Norman Jr. or Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. We don’t know if Haney’s punch resistance has been impacted by his struggle with Ryan, which noticed him get dropped six instances, with the referee solely counting three.
The sport ain’t been the identical.. bout time I come again
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) August 14, 2024
I gave yall 3 months..
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) August 14, 2024
I might say the come again.. however I by no means left.. see you quickly brother 🤲🏽🔜 https://t.co/ugIfkiEdwA
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) August 14, 2024
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) August 14, 2024
