Jack Catterall has called out newly crowned WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney for a title shot following his big win over champion Brian Norman Jr last weekend.
Ranked #2 WBO at 147, Catterall (32-2, 14 KOs) posted on social media in a message to Haney (33-0, 15 KOs), “WBO #1 let’s go.” He is not number 1, but he is the top contender on the WBO’s rankings for Haney’s belt.
A style built to break Devin
The 32-year-old Catterall is not elite, but neither is Haney. They are both about the same level talent wise. It would be another 50-50 type fight for Devin if he were to pull the trigger on the smart, quick Catterall to face him next in the UK or Las Vegas.
Why Catterall will not be neutralized
A significant problem for Haney is Catterall’s punch output. He throws a lot of punches, and he can’t be neutralized by running and holding like Devin did in his last two fights against Norman Jr. and Jose Ramirez did. Catterall’s feet are too quick, and he’s excellent at fighting through a clinch to get an arm free to keep throwing.
Devin and his father, Bill Haney, have not yet said who they want to face in the first defense of his WBO belt. Haney wants a rematch with Ryan Garcia, but he is busy challenging Mario Barrios on February 21, 2026 for his WBC welterweight title.
That leaves Haney in need of an opponent to defend his WBO belt. Catterall would be the ideal guy as he is popular in the UK and strong enough that there would be no backlash if Devin chose him for his first defense.
Punch output problem for Haney
The quick, defensive Catterall is not a big punching welterweight, but his sturdy chin, high volumeand southern demeanor would make him a nightmare for Haney to deal with. He is much more experienced than Devin’s last opponent, Norman Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs), who looked lost in the ring last Saturday night in Riyadh.
WBO #1 let go @Realdevinhaney @Turki_alalshikh @MatchroomBoxing @OlivieriLaw pic.twitter.com/ryitIVge2M
— Jack Catterall (@jack_catt93) 24 November 2025
In Catterall’s last fight against Ekow Essuman on 15 November 2025, he knocked him out in the 11th round in London. It was a one-sided battle for Jack against top 10 contender Essuman.
Catterall’s punch stats for Ekow Essusman
- 152 shots landed out of 531 for 28.6% accuracy
The Matchroom-promoted Catterall isn’t indecisive about what to do against smart fighters who choose to game the system by holding excessively, like Haney vs. Norman Jr., George Kambosos Jr. and Ryan Garcia did. Again, the punch output alone from Catterall may be too much for Devin.
Last updated on 25/11/2025
