Hearn’s warning: The Haney family’s hunt for the bag puts its unbeaten record at risk against Norman Jr.

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Devin Haney and his father, Bill, are just “Looking for the bag” At this point. Hearn believes it is “dangerous” for the former two divisions World Champion, Haney (32-0, 15 COs), with the attitude that his title challenge against WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. On November 22 at the Anb Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Haney’s changed priorities

Eddie points out that before Haney Norman Jr. (28-0, 22 CO’s) chose, he tried to get battles against Theofimo Lopez and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis in movements showing that he was money-driven. He mentions that Haney and Bill were no longer “Strategic” with how they choose opponents. They just want fights that would bring many millions in.

Hearn mentions that the change in Haney, 26, arose from the wake of his 12-round majority loss to Ryan Garcia last year on April 20, 2024. Despite the fact that Ryan tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine for battle, Haney was criticized and ruined for his complaint and lawsuit.

Hearn believes that the reaction of fans has transformed Haney into a fighter who is no longer in love with boxing and is just focused on getting the biggest possible pay days. However, Hearn believes that Devin is now becoming reckless, and he says there is a “good chance” he will lose against Norman JR on November 22.

A dangerous mindset for Devin

“No, not yet. And that’s why the fight is very dangerous, ‘said Hearn to Australian box central When asked if Haney’s next opponent, Norman Jr., was focused on money at this stage of his career. ‘There is a very good chance that Devin Haney could lose the battle. Not for Devin, ‘Hearn said if he liked that fight.

Norman Jr., 24, is still young and ambitious and has not experienced the same that Haney faced in his fight against Ryan Garcia. Brian jr. Is another kind of person who gives the look that he would bite harder with his career if he goes through a similar situation. What we don’t know is how the money will change Norman JR.

Haney and Bill respond in the same way that many fighters do after getting big pay days, such as the one they got for the Garcia fight. Of course, they want to keep making similar money, and the only way to do this is to fight the big names that Turki Alalshikh offered to them for his Riyadh season meetings.

From strategy to search for paid day

“What happened now is Bill (Haney) and Devin, they don’t watch strategic,” says Hearn. “They are looking for the suitcase. That’s it. It’s like, ‘Where can we make our $ 5, 6, 7 million? What struggle? “That’s why they said,” We fight “boots” at 147. Well, we’re not going up, but we’ll fight at 150. Ah, we will fight against theofimo. Well, because they just want the money.

What Hearn omits is the setback Haney received after his lack of performance in his last battle against Jose Ramirez on May 2, 2025, at Times Square in New York. Haney received a lot of criticism from fans and the media for choosing a large part of the fight. Although Devin won with a wide unanimous decision of 12 round, his actions were not considered entertaining in the view of fans. On social media, Haney was ridiculed-the scores for the Haney against Ramirez fight were 119-109, 119-109 and 118-110.

Legacy sacrificed for the bag

‘(In the past) Bill was much more selective and tactical about who to fight. Now he just wants the money. It is (Norman jr.) Still a good fight. It’s not just about money. When he beats Brian Norman, he becomes a world champion of three divisions, which is a great achievement. But in my opinion, the Haney, looking at the selection, is and looks at a guy.