Devin Haney posted on social media a touch to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh that he’s excited by combating a unification match in opposition to WBA 140-lb champion Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.
It’s unclear whether or not Alalshikh will accommodate WBC mild welterweight champion Haney’s needs as a result of ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (26-2-1, 18 KOs) is already scheduled to defend his WBA belt in opposition to Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela (13-2, 9 KOs) on August third on the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Haney’s Current Efficiency Raises Considerations
Given how Haney (31-1, 15 KOs) appeared in his final struggle, why would Alalshikh need something to do with placing collectively a unification between him and ‘Pitbull’ Cruz? Haney must redeem himself due to the best way he fought in his loss to Ryan Garcia; he doesn’t charge a unification in opposition to Cruz.
Haney has his WBC obligatory due in opposition to Sandor Martin (42-3, 15 KOs). Except Haney intends to offer Sandor a step apart, he’s going to should struggle him subsequent as a result of he already put him on maintain for the Ryan Garcia struggle on April twentieth, which Devin misplaced by a 12-round resolution after being dropped six instances within the struggle.
Ideally, Haney must defend his WBC title in opposition to Sandor Martin after which attempt to arrange a rematch with Ryan Garcia.
Would followers be excited to see Haney struggle Pitbull Cruz after the best way he carried out final April? It will be higher for Haney to construct himself again up in opposition to weaker punchers earlier than getting in with somebody with Cruz’s energy.
Considerations Concerning a Cruz-Haney Matchup
If Haney and Cruz do struggle, a superb referee wants to manage Devin’s holding as a result of he ties up rather a lot, making it not possible for his opponents to get their photographs off.
Haney received away with homicide with the holding he did in opposition to Ryan Garcia after he was dropped 4 instances within the seventh spherical final April. The referee didn’t penalize or warn Haney for his holding, and he ought to have. It will have modified the end result of the struggle.
Weight Disparity and Rehydration Guidelines
For a struggle between the a lot smaller 5’4″ Pitbull Cruz and 5’8″ Haney to make sense, there must be a 10-lb rehydration rule to maintain issues honest. You’ll be able to’t struggle on a fair taking part in subject if one man is rehydrating to the mid-160s and the opposite fighter is gifting away tons of weight.
The World Boxing Council ought to observe within the IBF’s footsteps by implementing a 10-lb rehydration coverage.
