Devin Haney fired back at Conor Benn on X today after he gave him a mouthful, saying he knows where he practiced his \u201chugging\u201d to prepare for his last fight against WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. last Saturday. In Benn\u2019s post, he shared a meme of Haney hugging Diddy, with a big smile on Haney\u2019s face.<\/p>\n
Why Benn Wants Haney Now<\/p>\n
Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) told Haney to \u201ccome see me.\u201d The Matchroom-promoted Conor is moving back down from 160 to 147, and he wants to challenge Haney for his WBO title, which he won against Norman Jr. It would be a fight that would make Conor Benn millions.<\/p>\n
He\u2019d have an excellent chance of destroying Haney with his punching power. It could be a mismatch. Despite him winning last weekend, Devin\u2019s career is about to become extinct. Devin is too limited on offense for him to avoid losing repeatedly against top welterweights.<\/p>\n
Within three or four fights, Haney could be forgotten and viewed as an over-the-hill fighter. Based on how he fought against Norman Jr, he\u2019s got nothing left but his ability to hold, move, and jab. That\u2019s not enough.<\/p>\n
Haney\u2019s Preferred Ryan Rematch<\/p>\n
Thus far, Devin and his father, Bill Haney, have been cool to the idea of facing Benn. Neither of them has shown interest in fighting him, despite the potential for big money. Why are the Haneys avoiding Benn despite the payday? This is a fight that Haney would take in a second if it were a sure-thing win, but he\u2019s got too much to lose. He\u2019s got the rematch with Ryan Garcia that will happen in 2026.<\/p>\n
Devin Haney you little minge are you still suing Ryan for battery \ud83d\ude02 ? Come see me soon and you\u2019ll actually be involved in an exciting fight. We know where you practiced all that hugging \ud83d\udca4 @Realdevinhaney<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/8IMnTy13FH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xpa9t8yXJ3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) November 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cYou tried to come and say what\u2019s up and shake my hand last night. Then get on Twitter, talking tough. That\u2019s why I ain\u2019t shake your hand because I know you\u2019re really a b***. That\u2019s why you tucked your tail and walked away. You want to argue on the Internet for clout,\u201d said Devin Haney on X<\/a>, reacting to Conor Benn\u2019s post.<\/p>\n Turki Money Changes Everything<\/p>\n With Turki Alalshikh involved, the payday Haney can get fighting Ryan (24-2, 20 KOs) in a rematch would be enormous. It\u2019s a match that is ideal for Netflix, and it\u2019s a more winnable one for Haney than facing the big-punching Conor Benn. He\u2019s rugged and would walk through Devin\u2019s jabs.<\/p>\n What Happens If They Fight?<\/p>\n The clinching that Haney used as his primary defense against Norman Jr. wouldn\u2019t be effective against Conor or half the top 10 welterweights. He\u2019d be throwing when Haney would attempt to grab, and the fight could end quickly.<\/p>\n Since 2014, Olly Campbell has brought readers clear ringside perspective and a steady voice on boxing\u2019s biggest nights.<\/p>\n