Following Regis Prograis Victory, Devin Haney Interested In Fighting Another Reigning World Champion

Devin Haney is on the lookout for his next prey, and Conor Benn has caught his attention. Haney astonished the boxing community with his strategic and skillful performance against Regis Prograis. Over the course of 12 rounds at the Chase Center, the San Francisco boxer showcased superior boxing techniques, ultimately securing the title of the new junior welterweight champion in the sport.

After this victory, Haney has a few names in mind for his next bout. Among Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis, and Terence Crawford, another name that popped into his mind was Benn’s. Conor Benn is not shying away from the fight, either. Let us find out what the recent developments have been.

Devin Haney is eyeing a fight with Conor Benn next

Not only did Haney successfully move up a weight class, but he also emerged victorious in it. This has given him new-found confidence to take up more challenges. As Bill Haney, his father and trainer, has informed fans, they are even willing to move up to 147 lbs. Benn is now an attractive option after his unanimous decision win against Rodolfo Orozco. According to the news that Michael Benson reported, he has even discussed this with his promoter, Eddie Hearn.

Bill Haney has shown interest in setting up a bout between Devin Haney and Conor Benn in the 147 lbs weight class. Benn took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a post where Bill Haney expressed the idea of Benn being a potential opponent for his son. Papa Haney stated that being in the ring or in the presence of the Benn family would be an honor, referring to them as boxing royalty. Benn has welcomed the offer.

Mauricio Sulaiman has an opponent ready for Devin Haney

In a post-fight interview with Pro Boxing Fans, Mauricio Sulaiman, the WBC president, commended the new champion, Devin Haney, suggesting he’s a contender for the title of champion of the year. Sulaiman expressed pride in Haney’s performance, emphasizing his dominance in the super lightweight division. When discussing potential matchups with other divisional stars, Sulaiman highlighted the numerous options for Haney, including Garcia, Davis, and Teofimo Lopez, indicating a promising future for the young fighter.

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However, Sulaiman confirmed that Haney’s next challenge is a mandatory one against Sandor Martin, stating that Martin has accepted the fight and is next in line. “Sandor Matin is the mandatory contender. He accepted the fight to take place, so he is next in line. We will address that in the proper time.” assured the WBC president.

The list seems to be quite long when it comes to potential fights. Who would you want to see the new champion take on? Let us know in the comments below.

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