Stepping into the fight as an underdog, at least in the eyes of many, Devin Haney defied the odds and, more significantly, the perceptions that had haunted him since his controversial bout with Ryan Garcia. Putting those ghosts behind him, the former undisputed champion delivered a masterclass and took Brian Norman Jr. to school. The welterweight championship fight in Riyadh announced Haney’s return to mainstream boxing, as he has raised the bar.

Haney wants nothing less going forward. His next opponent must be of equal or greater caliber, with commendable achievements to match. And given those stringent standards, it’s doubtful that Conor Benn can back up his words after naming Devin Haney as one of his potential matchups. As far as the American champion is concerned, Benn is merel

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