Promoter Bob Arum has thrown down the gauntlet for WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney. Arum insists that if Haney is not willing to defend his title against mandatory challenger Sandor Martin, then he should relinquish the belt altogether. This ultimatum comes in the wake of Arum’s company winning the purse bid to stage the
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Promoter Bob Arum is hoping to see WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney face mandatory challenger Sandor Martin in the ring. Arum’s company, Top Rank, recently won the purse bid to stage this fight, and he has plans to schedule it later this year. Despite winning the purse bid, Arum expresses uncertainty about whether Haney
Devin Haney, the WBC light welterweight champion, expressed disappointment over Matchroom Boxing’s lack of participation in the bidding process for his title defense against mandatory challenger Sandor Martin. Haney was taken aback by Top Rank’s winning bid of $2.42 million, especially since Matchroom chose not to bid at all. This decision by Matchroom left Haney
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