Promoter Eddie Hearn says Devin Haney will defend his WBC 140-lb title subsequent in opposition to his necessary challenger Sandor Martin.
Necessary = Distress
Hearn admits Martin (42-3, 15 KOs) may very well be an issue for Haney, who appears extra excited by a paycheck than a “difficult” opponent. Haney is cornered. He’s obtained an overdue necessary with no cash potential however loads of danger for humiliation.
Will Haney do the precise factor by defending in opposition to Sandor to maintain his WBC title, or will he and his dad, Invoice, begin campaigning for a rematch payday in opposition to Ryan Garcia? We already know the reply to that.
Haney posted right now on social media, saying, “I might like to run it again” with Ryan. He ain’t even excited about his necessary dedication. Haney desires that Ryan cash, and I can’t blame him. He made zero point out of his necessary.
Ryan Garcia: Haney’s Unintentional Savior
“He’s nonetheless world champion. That’s one blessing for Ryan lacking the load,” mentioned promoter Eddie Hearn to Combat Hub TV, referring to Haney not being stripped by the WBC of his mild welterweight title regardless of shedding to Garcia.
Haney ought to ship Ryan a thank-you and a fruit basket as a result of the one motive he’s nonetheless a champion is that he missed weight. That’s the one motive Devin continues to be clinging to his title.
Somebody wants to inform Hearn that Haney is already dreaming up a Ryan Garcia rematch, floating the thought of an “agreed upon” weight.
Haney doesn’t point out eager to battle Sandor Martin, which is sensible. There’s no dough in a battle with Martin, and that appears to be the principle factor Devin and his dad, Invoice Haney are centered on.
“So, he’s going to should defend that title in opposition to Sandor Martin,” mentioned Hearn. “I really suppose that’s battle now. I feel earlier than if he had handled Ryan Garcia with ease, individuals most likely would have mentioned the Sandor Martin just isn’t the battle. However now it’s a difficult battle.
“He beat Mikey Garcia and arguably beat Teofimo. Devin will wish to defend his title,” mentioned Hearn.
The query is, will Haney present the world he’s a professional champion by dealing with his necessary, Sandor Martin, or will he chase extra of that candy money in a rematch with Ryan?