Haney Fearful of His Own Shadow Claims Benn
Conor Benn has expressed his disappointment with Devin Haney’s performance following Haney’s victory over Brian Norman Jr. This bout took place in Riyadh, marking Haney’s achievement as a three-division world champion. Despite scoring a knockdown in the second round, Haney could not secure a stoppage in his welterweight debut.
Benn’s Reaction to Haney’s Performance
Benn was watching the fight from ringside and found the match lackluster. “There was no entertainment there, and this is the entertainment business,” he commented to DAZN. Benn criticized Haney for making fights dull, stating, “He puts people to sleep, and not just in the ring.”
Fight Statistics
- Judging Scores:
- 114-113
- 117-110
- 116-111
- Haney’s Fight Record:
- 33 Total Fights
- 15 Wins by Knockout
- 17 Wins by Decision
- 1 No Contest
At 27 years old, Haney was previously the undisputed lightweight champion and held the WBC title in the lightweight division. Benn, who is now 29, plans to return to the welterweight category after recently jumping two divisions to defeat Chris Eubank Jr.
Future Plans for Benn
Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, supported his critique of Haney’s style. He remarked, “Haney is fighting scared. He doesn’t want to engage.” After avenging his only career loss against Eubank, Benn is now considering several opponents for his next fight, including Norman Jr and Haney.
However, Benn appears more excited about potential matchups with Rolly Romero and WBC champion Mario Barrios. He expressed enthusiasm for facing Romero, stating, “Rolly Romero excites me. Haney is afraid of his own shadow.”
Romero’s Recent Success
Rolly Romero recently defeated Ryan Garcia to win the vacant WBA ‘Regular’ title in May. Following that victory, Romero was elevated to ‘Super’ champion. Benn’s interest in opposing Romero adds intrigue to the welterweight division, suggesting a shift in focus as he plans his next steps.
