Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) and WBO welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) negotiate a fight at 140.
Haney is taking a big risk by facing two-division world champion Teofimo without first tuning, considering what happened in his last fight against Ryan Garcia. This has a cash-out feeling at this from Haney’s side, as if he’s just given up on his career and is looking to take the biggest payday he can get.
A fight between Haney and Teofimo will bring in PPV buys, but it probably won’t be anywhere near the level of Devin’s last fight against Ryan Garcia.
Teofimo is not a PPV draw and is not known to casual boxing fans. His fights from 2021 show that he is on the edge of his career. He can still punch, though, and that’s not what Haney needs if he wants to be in a position for a rematch with Ryan in 2025.
Devin takes a big risk
Forbes reports that talks are underway for a Teofimo vs. Haney fight, but we’ll see if it can happen. It would be a purely insane move for Haney over Lopez in his comeback fight as he needs a confidence boost against a light puncher after the brutal one. beaten Ryan did.
Talks between Haney and Teo have not been confirmed, but if this fight does come about, it could end Devin’s 25-year career. Teofimo can punch, and he can finish what Ryan started earlier this year on April 20.
“According to sources I spoke to with direct knowledge, Haney is negotiating to face Teofimo Lopez in his return,” Forbes says on its website. “The source did not share dates or money, but Haney and Lopez will headline a massive card in 2025 if the fight is accepted. The card will be broadcast on ESPN and promoted by Top Rank.
Haney has a chance in this fight because Teofimo has looked terrible in recent matches against these fighters:
– Steve Claggett
– Giamane Ortiz
– Sandor Martin
– Peter Campa
– George Cambosos Jr
Teofimo is not the type of fight that promoter Eddie Hearn would advise Devin Haney to take on after losing to Ryan by a three-round, 12-round majority decision. Hearn said Haney should first get a deal to make sure he’s fit before facing talented opposition.
If vintage Teofimo shows up, Haney won’t last three rounds. Teofimo will destroy him in a platter job, leaving Haney’s career in a mess.
