Bill Haney sounded like a fisherman who couldn’t land a big fish, complaining that Theofimo Lopez chose not to go through the 16th battle against Devin Haney in Riyadh. As Bill tells it, it was the second time to negotiate a fight with “Gordo” Theofimo (22-1, 13 COs).
Lopez, Garcia crossed
Bill said they have a ‘hit list’ to work from now that his efforts to land Theofimo and Ryan Garcia have fallen apart. He does not say who is on the hit list, but it is reasonable to assume that it is fighters that Devin would have a good chance of beating.
He is not going to fighters like Jaron Ennis and Brian Norman jr. Do not target because it is guys that he would have no chance to beat. With Bill’s ability to choose them, he will wait for the smoke to clean the Manny Pacquiao against Mario Barrios battle on July 19 on July 19 and target the winner. It would be a classic move. If not, Conor Benn would be the other logical choice.
“Turki (Alalshikh) made money out of the equation. But this is our second time we have sat down with Theofimo Lopez. Devin and I are committed to delivering the biggest battles in box. The ringComplain that Theofimo Lopez chooses not to fight against him.
Haney’s Mount Rushmore
“His (Devin) hit list is genuine. And we look forward to continuing our search for his face on the Mount Rushmore of Box. Now go ahead and cross theofimo Lopez from the list – just like Ryan Garcia. Who is next?‘Says Bill.
Let me make some suggestions. Haney can fight for a world title next against WBA ‘Ordinary’ Welterweight Champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero. This is a completely reasonable backup plan for Devin, and he would get a title shot he didn’t earn after his horrible performance against Jose Ramirez on the City of Wolves card on May 2 on Times Square. Haney’s performance was easily the worst on the entire map, and it says a lot.
Devin’s killer options
If Haney doesn’t feel like tackling the heavy -handed Rolly, he may face one of these killers next:
– Brian Norman Jr.: WBO Welterweight Champion
– Shakhram Giyasov
– Eimantas Stanionis
-Gary Antuanne Russell: WBA 140 Pound Champion
-Richardson Hitchins: IBF 140 Pound Champion
-Alberto Pello: WBC 140 Pound Champion
Last updated on 06/05/2025
