Devin Haney recently showed interest in Mario Barrios’ new WBC welterweight title on social media, implying a potential showdown for the championship. There are talks that Haney might give up his WBC 140-lb title to step up and take on Barrios for the 147-lb title.
This move could be a smart strategy for Haney as he eyes a chance to challenge a possibly vulnerable champion like Barrios and leave the 140-lb division. Earlier disappointments arose when Top Rank won the purse bid for Haney’s mandatory defense against Sandor Martin with a not-so-ideal bid, prompting Haney to think about moving up to welterweight for better options.
While there aren’t many lucrative fights in the welterweight division except for a potential match against Ryan Garcia down the line, Haney seems committed to bide his time and perhaps make a comeback after Garcia’s suspension. The opportunity to vie for Barrios’ WBC title is still a possibility in the near future.
