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Devin Haney, Father Facing Assault Charges After Madison Square Garden Altercation

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Robert LaMar | Last updated Mar 30, 2026 10:20 AM ET

Devin Haney and his father, Bill Haney, are set to appear in court April 6 following their arrests in connection to a January altercation at Madison Square Garden. According to court records, both Haney, 27, and his father, 55, were arrested on Feb. 1 and charged with misdemeanor assault stemming from a Jan. 30 incident. The altercation involved welterweight boxer Delante Johnson, also known as “Tiger” Johnson.

Authorities say:

The incident occurred around 4 p.m. ET
Two individuals allegedly punched a 27-year-old victim multiple times
The victim suffered bruising and pain to the face and body
He was transported to a hospital and listed in stable condition

Johnson’s manager later confirmed he was the victim.

Devin Haney and his crew just got into a brawl with boxer Tiger Johnson

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Altercation Caught on Camera

The incident was widely circulated after being captured from multiple angles including during a live DAZN broadcast. At the time, Haney was in New York for media obligations tied to an event headlined by Teofimo Lopez Jr. and Shakur Stevenson. The confrontation followed a long-standing online feud between Haney and Johnson.

Haney and his father were arraigned on Feb. 18 in New York Criminal Court, where both entered not guilty pleas. Their next court appearance is scheduled for April 6. Shortly after the incident, Haney appeared to downplay the situation on social media, posting: “NY is cold … I gotta go turn myself into jail in a few hours #Freemeeee.”

Impact on Haney’s Career

The legal situation adds uncertainty around one of boxing’s biggest names. Haney, a former undisputed lightweight champion, remains a central figure in ongoing discussions involving:

Title fights
Major pay-per-view matchups
High-profile rivalries

But this case could:

Create distractions outside the ring
Affect public perception
Potentially impact future opportunities depending on its outcome

What started as a heated rivalry has now moved into the legal system. As Devin Haney and his father await their next court date, the situation remains unresolved and under scrutiny. For one of boxing’s biggest stars, the focus has temporarily shifted from championships to the courtroom.

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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