Light welterweight champion Devin Haney is set to defend his WBC 140-pound mandatory challenger title against Ryan Garcia on April 20 in Las Vegas. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman suggests that the champion, Sandor Martin, may step back to allow the megafight to happen. If Martin declines, the WBC may be forced to make a decision regarding Haney’s title.
For Haney, it is crucial to fight Garcia and not Martin, as the financial stakes are much higher. Haney’s previous pay-per-view performance was disappointing, and he needs a successful event to secure future opportunities. However, his defensive fighting style has not resonated well with fans, and he will need to deliver an engaging fight against Garcia to improve his draw in the sport.
