Bill Haney took to social media today to float the idea of his son Devin Haney facing Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero in a welterweight unification bout on the same card as Ryan Garcia’s title fight against 147-lb champion Mario Barrios on February 21st. Ryan challenges Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) for his WBC belt.
Fighting WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) will be one way for newly crowned WBO 147-lb champion Haney to make himself look good in the public eye if he wins. Earlier this year, Rolly defeated Ryan Garcia by a 12-round unanimous decision on May 2, 2025 at Times Square in New York. He dropped Ryan in round two and made him look scrappy from that point on.
“Ryan lost to Rolly on May 20. Now he’s fighting Barrios in February. Rolly hasn’t fought since May, and Devin just became champion in the same division. So why is he waiting for Ryan again? Devin can fight Rolly “NOW”, same day, same card, unification. True or false?” said Bill Haney Xfloating the idea of a welterweight unification between Rolando ‘Rolly Romero and Devin Haney.
“A hell of a champion has spoken. Now let’s make this unification happen. We’re ready,” said Billresponds to former super featherweight champion Jamel Herring supporting his idea of a unification clash between Rolly and Haney, calling it a “stay busy” fight for Devin.
Devin (33-0, 15 KOs) won the WBO welterweight title from champion Brian Norman Jr last Saturday. conquered and beat him by a 12-round unanimous decision on November 22 in Riyadh. Since capturing the belt, Haney has already been called out by Conor Benn in what would be a lucrative fight. Bill and Devin showed no interest in this risky battle.
Last updated on 26/11/2025
