Will Devin Haney Ever Move To 154? Bill Haney Speaks Up

The highly anticipated bout between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia is something that the fans have been looking forward to for a long time now. As the day of the exciting fight draws closer the situation is turning more heated than ever. Will Garcia prevail over Haney to become the new WBC Super lightweight champion?

No one can say for certain at this moment; however, the upcoming fight promises excitement. It marks Devin Haney’s inaugural defense of his hard-won title and Ryan Garcia’s first shot at a championship. However, for Bill Haney, Devin’s father, there seems to be no doubt in him regarding the fight. He even predicted Haney’s rise all the way to the 154 lbs division. So what does he have to say about ‘the Dream’s’ future?

Bill talks about Devin Haney’s retirement

Bill Haney appeared in an interview with MMAFightingonSBN, where during one segment, he was asked by Ariel Helwani if fans will get to see him fight at 147 in the future. Haney shared his absolute confidence regarding Haney’s rise to the welterweight division.

He stated, “Oh absolutely, absolutely. He’s growing, you might even see him at maybe 54 later on in his career.” So not only does Bill Haney believe his son to reach 147, but he also predicts him surpassing the category and reaching Super welterweight/Junior middleweight as well.

This led Helwani to ask Bill Haney about the point at which he would want his son to stop fighting. Haney replied, “Well fortunately for him you know he’s been dedicated enough in the craft that he’s the boss. You know, Devin Haney Promotions is him. Ultimately, my goal as a coach, a trainer, and manager was to get him a life-changing payday… I wouldn’t be his best friend if that depended on me. I am just listening to him.” 

Bill Haney holds his faith in his son to know the best for himself and is ready to abide by whatever decision his son takes. In the meantime, he has also sent a warning to Garcia’s bodyguard.

Bill Haney threatens Ryan Garcia’s bodyguard

In the lead-up to the much-anticipated bout between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia on April 20th, emotions reached a boiling point during their press conference in Las Vegas. Bill Haney, Devin’s father, found himself pushed by Garcia’s bodyguard, sparking a fiery exchange between the two camps.

During the altercation, Bill Haney voiced his discontent with Garcia’s security, even describing him as a “muscle-head” and a “barracuda-looking” individual in a recent clip posted to Twitter. Haney issued a stern warning, saying, “He’d better keep his grimy, filthy paws off of me or anybody related to my team, or next, you’re going to have to deal with Big Tank.”

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The incident has left a lingering sense of animosity, with Bill Haney still fuming over the altercation. As tensions escalate, there is a concern that the bad blood between the two camps may spill over into press conferences and weigh-ins, potentially overshadowing the main event. What do you think about the situation? Do share your thoughts in the comments.

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