Zab Judah says Devin Haney is on course to unify the titles at 147 after capturing the WBO welterweight belt last Saturday. Devin amplified a social media post from retired former two-division world champion Judah in which he predicted he would unify the division.
Bill Haney targets Rolly Romero
Haney’s father, Bill, floated the idea today of Devin facing WBA welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero in a unification bout on the same card as Ryan Garcia’s fight against WBC 147-lb champion Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) on February 21, 2026.
Judah crowns Haney the Future King
“Devin is on his way to unifying the titles at 147. Remember where you heard it first. Team Haney,” said Zab Judah. X on his belief that Devin Haney will unify against WBA welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly Romero, and whether the winner of the Ryan Garcia vs. WBC champion Mario Barrios.
Can Ryan dethrone Barrios?
Ryan’s powerful left hook gives him a good chance to dethrone Barrios. But it is far from a certainty that he will beat him. Barrios is tough, and he can defeat Ryan just by fighting aggressively like Rolly did earlier this year on May 2, 2025 at Times Square in New York.
Haney will have an even tougher time beating Rolly because he will have to score a foul. To fight like he did last Saturday night against former WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. fought, will not be enough for Devin to defeat Romero. He has power and won’t be afraid to walk down Haney and hit him with heavy shots.
Rolly Romero: The Bigger Threat
Haney’s clinch style may not work against Rolly because he is powerful and good inside. If Devin runs all night like he did in his fight against Jose Ramirez on May 2, it might not be enough. Romero would be prepared for that approach, as he would be for Devin’s clinch-heavy style.
Rolly and Ryan are more experienced than Brian Norman Jr., so if Devin chooses to use the same game plan he used against Brian Norman Jr. used, it may not be effective.
Last updated on 26/11/2025
