{"id":527532,"date":"2026-04-12T22:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T22:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/527532\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T22:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T22:22:08","slug":"world-champion-says-he-will-run-through-devin-haney-if-he-moves-up-in-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/527532\/","title":{"rendered":"World champion says he will ‘run through’ Devin Haney if he moves up in weight"},"content":{"rendered":"

A current unified world champion has branded Devin Haney<\/a> as a physically inferior fighter to himself, believing he would \u201crun through\u201d the WBO world welterweight titlist.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Dream\u2019 became a three-weight world champion in November, producing a cultured performance to outpoint and dethrone Brian Norman Jr<\/a> at 147lbs.<\/p>\n

As a result, many believe that Haney has already become the top dog in his division, where the remaining champions include Ryan Garcia, Rolando Romero and Lewis Crocker.<\/p>\n

In terms of his next outing, the 27-year-old was in negotiations to face Romero in May<\/a>, yet it now seems as though their potential unification is up in the air.<\/p>\n

While targeting the WBA world champion, though, Haney was also in talks for a possible move up to 154lbs against Xander Zayas, who holds the WBO and WBA titles in that division.<\/p>\n

Instead, the Puerto Rican is now gearing up to face former unified welterweight champion Jaron Ennis, headlining a show at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, on June 27.<\/p>\n

As far as he is concerned, the Haney fight failed to materialise because his team were never sent an offer, meaning the financial figures could not be determined.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Cigar Talk<\/a>, however, Zayas insisted that, if they ever lock horns, his size would play a crucial role in securing an emphatic victory.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Team Haney] wanted the fight, we wanted the fight, but they never said a number. The TV provider needs to have a number to know how he\u2019s going to make the fight happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was going to run through him. He maybe gets in [the ring] at 160[lbs]\u2026 I\u2019m getting in that ring at 180[lbs].\u201d<\/p>\n

In response, Haney took to social media<\/a> and claimed that such an advantage is neither here nor there.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs long as someone makes weight against me\u2026 [I don\u2019t care] what you hydrate up to in 24 hrs. It won\u2019t matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

As long as someone makes weight against me.. idc what u hydrate up to in 24 hrs. It won\u2019t matter https:\/\/t.co\/Y724w1Ba6r<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) April 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

While a clash between Haney and Zayas could be revisited, both champions are expected to remain in their respective divisions for at least the time being.<\/p>\n