London, UK – The fire burns on for the Benn vs. Haney showdown The two boxers are yet to land in the same squared circle. Conor Benn, fresh off his statement KO victory over Chris Eubank Jr., has once again thrown down the gauntlet to WBC junior welterweight champion Devin Haney, this time with a tempting proposition: Make it 147 pounds, then.
'He's Scared': Declared Benn, a man of his word: So I said I'd fight him at 154, and that hasn't changed. But you know what? That's 147: the more money, the bigger legacy. But talk, Devin likes to talk about belts. Let 's get serious: He's afraid of moving up and fighting with a real welterweight like me.
Eubank's recent appearance in a 157-pound catchweight bout against Benn only stoked the rumors of another Haney fight. His convincing showing catapulted him into the ranks of boxing's rising stars, as fans kept flocking in droves to catch a glimpse of this action.
Champion's Choice?: Haney has locked down the 140-pound championship belt, but the welterweight division offers boundless opportunity. It's not an easy market. The lingering legacy of Terence Crawford, Errol Spence Jr., and even the promised return of Manny Pacquiao cast a long shadow over this class, urging them to join up as contenders for Benn-ison.
Beyond the Belt: Benn emphasized, "It's not all about the belts." It's finally about legacy, to find out who they think is the baddest man in of all planet. Devin may have a swanky little WBC toy trinket, but it's me the fans want to see in those big fights. He wants to play with the 140-pounders? Fine. But when he's ready for the serious stuff, he knows where to look me up.
This odd combination of bravado and strategic insight hangs in the air as Conor Benn issues his challenge. Whether Haney chooses to step up or stay within his comfort zone, one thing remains clear: the Benn vs. The Haney story is far from complete. What is hanging over the boxing world, it isn't if these two warriors will ever fight in a ring, but when.
Will Haney answer the call and step into the welterweight fire? The boxing world waits with bated breath.