Haney Confirms Unification Talks With Romero

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Despite the mutual interest, the WBA holds the final veto. While unifications usually take precedence, the WBA considers Romero’s defense against his mandatory Shakhram Giyasov to be “overdue.” To proceed with Haney, Romero’s team must obtain a “Special Permit” from the WBA.

“Just got off the phone with Louie DeCuba [Romero’s promoter]. The ball’s back in your court. May 30th. Deebo is coming,” Bill said 

Other Options

If that fight does not go ahead, there has also been mentions of Shakur Stevenson. Shakur recently became a four-weight world champion after beating Teofimo Lopez Jr. in January to become the WBO Welterweight Champion. Stevenson has stated that he is willing to move up to welterweight if his opponents accept a ten-pound rehydration clause. If terms can be agreed, Bill also named Shakur as a legitimate target. 

“Shakur is easy work for Devin. That’s an easier fight than [Vasiliy] Lomachenko. I haven’t seen him fight anybody I would even think is anywhere near a Devin Haney. I don’t want to give away too much because it could be a possible fight next, but Shakur is on the list. He has a hell of a management team, coaching team and fanbase but when you talk about Devin, he has the best jab in boxing,” Bill stated