Bill Haney says Matchroom forgot who helped them grow after Eddie Hearn ruled out paying Devin Haney the money he wants
Bill’s message was a direct shot at what he sees as a lack of loyalty from the promotional giant. He pointed out that Matchroom wasn’t sitting on top of the mountain when the Haneys first came aboard.
According to Bill, Devin was a cornerstone of that American expansion, and now that the house is built, Hearn acts like he doesn’t need the people who helped him frame it.
“Matchroom wasn’t #1 when we signed. Now you are,” says Bill Haney on X. Growth as it comes from the right partnerships. We stood with you when it mattered, but loyalty was never reciprocated.”
The post came after Hearn said he could not make a deal for Haney under the current financial terms. Hearn said Matchroom no longer needs to hand out huge guarantees to bring in talent because the company already has a strong roster and stable business.
That exchange points to the bigger problem surrounding Haney right now. Its market price was built during an era when streaming platforms and outside money paid aggressive guarantees. Traditional promoters now seem less willing to match those numbers unless a fight can clearly return the investment.
Bill Haney sees it differently. Their view is that Devin supported Matchroom when the company was still growing in the US, helped gain exposure through title wins and big fights, and should not be considered expendable now.
The truth is probably simpler than both sides want to say publicly. Devin is a strong name, but promoters only pay top money when they see a clear event attached to it. Without that event, respect alone usually doesn’t apply the check.
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Last updated on 2026/04/25 at 11:27
