Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is keen on setting up a unification fight between newly crowned IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro and WBC champ Devin Haney. However, there are several hurdles that need to be cleared for this matchup to materialize. The WBC mandatory challenger for Haney, Sandor Martin, and Paro’s IBF mandatory challenger, Richardson
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Subriel Matias, the IBF light welterweight champion, has made it clear that he views WBC champ Devin Haney as a “chicken.” While Matias does not explicitly state the reasons behind this label, it is possible that he is disappointed in Haney’s lack of interest in a unification bout. Haney, who claimed the WBC title after
A looming purse bid has been scheduled for June 18th to decide WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney’s mandatory title defense against Sandor Martin. Haney (31-1, 15 KOs) faces the pressure of fulfilling this defense promptly as it is already overdue, while Martin (43-3, 15 KOs) eagerly awaits his shot at the title. Recent Loss