Devin Haney confirmed curiosity within the information that Mario Barrios had been upgraded to the complete WBC welterweight champion on Tuesday. Haney made a cryptic publish on social media that hinted that he was concerned with Barrios’ WBC title.
Some followers consider Haney (31-1, 15 KOs) may very well be vacating his WBC 140-lb title to maneuver as much as problem Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) for his belt at 147.
It could be a state of affairs during which Haney picks a susceptible champion to grab his belt from him and depart behind the 140-lb division.
“Mauriciooooo.. 👀,” mentioned Devin Haney on X, reacting to the information of Mario Barrios being elevated to full WBC welterweight champion on Tuesday.
Disappointment with Prime Rank Purse Bid
Earlier on Tuesday, WBC mild welterweight champion Haney was disillusioned that Prime Rank gained the purse bid with a low 2.42 million profitable bid for his obligatory Sandor Martin.
The cash Haney will obtain for that title protection is small in comparison with what he obtained in his struggle with Ryan Garcia. Haney might contemplate transferring as much as welterweight, the place he can broaden his horizons.
Maybe the unkindest reduce was Prime Rank being the lone bidder and Matchroom not making a bid for the struggle. Haney has labored with Matchroom prior to now, so it needed to be a disappointment.
The one downside with Haney going as much as welterweight to alleviate Barrios of his WBC title is that there are usually not numerous well-paying fights for him in that division. Not one of the different fighters within the 147-lb division are common, and it’s not value it for Haney to go away 140 simply because he’s not concerned with preventing Sandor Martin.
Haney’s Ultimatum to Garcia
Ryan Garcia is anticipated to start campaigning at welterweight when he resumes his profession after a possible suspension for his constructive PED assessments from final April. He could be the one purpose for Haney to maneuver as much as 147, in addition to to take the WBC title from Barrios.
“I’m going to take a while, spend a few of my cash, journey the world and I’ll be again in two years after Ryan’s suspension & we are able to struggle once more,” mentioned Haney.
