{"id":549233,"date":"2026-04-25T01:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T01:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/549233\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T01:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T01:09:09","slug":"eddie-hearn-says-he-still-loves-devin-haney-despite-money-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/549233\/","title":{"rendered":"Eddie Hearn Says He Still Loves Devin Haney Despite Money Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=boxingnews24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;&#010;            width:140px; height:40px; overflow:hidden;\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"208\" alt=\"Add EBoxing News 24as a preferred source on Google\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/google.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqLAgKIiZDQklTRmdnTWFoSUtFR0p2ZUdsdVoyNWxkM015TkM1amIyMG9BQVAB?ceid=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;&#010;            width:140px; height:40px; overflow:hidden;\"><br \/>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"128\" alt=\"Follow Boxing News 24 on Google News\" style=\"height:100%; width:auto; display:block;\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/follow-google-news.png\"\/><br \/>\n  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love Devin, but Devin knows our number,\u201d Hearn said to iFLTV.<\/p>\n<p>The remark pointed to an existing offer range from Matchroom, while also indicating Haney is looking for a higher guarantee elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s not really interested in that number. We\u2019re not falling out, but if he can get a crazy deal from someone that really needs him or to make a statement, take it,\u201d Hearn said.<\/p>\n<p>Hearn also suggested Haney remains a major commercial asset in the right type of event, particularly when paired with a proven rival such as Ryan Garcia. A rematch between the two would likely generate significantly more interest than a standard defense.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDevin against Ryan Garcia, Devin\u2019s got great value. But Devin against just a defense, there\u2019s a ceiling to the purse,\u201d Hearn said.<\/p>\n<p>That distinction appears central to Matchroom\u2019s stance. A blockbuster fight can justify a different level of spending than a routine title defense against a lesser-known challenger.<\/p>\n<p>Hearn\u2019s message was that Haney still carries star value, but not every fight can be priced like a major event.<\/p>\n<p>Haney remains one of boxing\u2019s most recognizable names and a former two-division champion, but his next promotional move is still unclear. Hearn\u2019s comments showed there is no personal issue between the sides, while also making it clear that admiration alone will not determine the size of any future offer.<\/p>\n<p>Olly Campbell is a boxing journalist who has covered the sport since 2014, providing ringside reporting and technical analysis of major bouts. His work focuses on fighter tendencies, tactical adjustments, and the details that shape high-level competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u201cI love Devin, but Devin knows our number,\u201d Hearn said to iFLTV. 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