Turki Alalshikh praised Devin Haney on social media after the announcement of his fight against the Champions Vbo Velterveight Brian Norman Jr. In November in Riyadh. Alalshikh said what he likes about Haney is that it will “Fight anyone.”
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Haney’s assessment “fight on anyone”
Many fans would not agree with Turkey at this point. What Haney showed us during his career is that he is selective in opponents to face. The only talented combat Devin fought in 135. It was Vasili Lomachenko, and his victory against him was considered very controversial by the fans.
If Haney was willing to “fight anyone,” why he chose to face Jose Ramirez? With 31 struggle as a pro, Haney should have been able to fight Gary Antuanne Russell and Alberto Puello.
Haney’s undefeated talents missed
Gervonta Davis
Raymond Muratalla
Andy Cruz
Abdullah Mason
Ernesto Mercado
Haney’s fight against Brian Norman Jr. In 147 it is one of the few people facing someone that will not be a favorite against and will not have the size of the benefits. This struggle is expected to be mismatched with Haney who pulled out of the water by Norman, who is on the second level of talent.
What will be interesting to see if Haney lives to Turki’s praise to him to be willing to “fight anyone.” I see a Devin returning how he used to be matched.
Will Haney fight with the best velters?
If it is truly willing to fight anyone, I would expect to fight this three: 1. Shakhram Giasov, 2. Karen Chukhadzhian and 3. Raul Curak. These are the best fighters in the department below Norman JR. I don’t judge Rolando ‘Rolli’ Romero, Ryan Garcia, Mario Barrios or Manny Pacquiao as he was among the best in 147.
What we probably see is that Haney will make decisions at the level of business after fighting normally by JR. This means that the Rewans from Ryan Garcia will be asked, as well as the fight against Barro, Pacquiao and Theofimo Lopez. They will stay away from Curiel, Giass and Chuhadzhiana.
When Haney (32-0, 15 Kos) went to 140, fought with faded registration programs for his VBC belt, not subriel matias or theofimo Lopez. Why not them? Devin now leaves a division of £ 140 without fighting these talents:
Richardson Hitchins
Gary Antuanne Russell
Alberto Puello
Liam Paro
Devin Haney will fight anyone and respect that
– Turki alasseikh (@ Turki_alshikh) 30. June 2025
Last Updated 29.06.2025