Devin Haney has recently hinted at his interest in a fight against Jack Catterall, building anticipation among his fans. On his official X account, Haney mentioned that only Turki Alalshikh, a key figure in organizing major boxing events, could make this fight happen.
Currently, Haney is seeking a comeback fight after facing some ups and downs in his career. After watching Catterall’s recent victory over Regis Prograis, it seems he has found a potential opponent in the British fighter. The fight between Catterall and Prograis, which took place last Saturday in Manchester, England, ended with a unanimous twelve-round decision in favor of Catterall, clearly showcasing his competitive level.
Haney, who now holds the title of “in recess” super lightweight champion, faces a series of challenges since his controversial bout with Ryan Garcia. That fight ended in a majority decision loss, later overturned to a “no contest.” This has allowed him to keep his undefeated record but has also led him to seek a fight that will keep him at the top of boxing and reinforce his legacy.
A fight organized by Turki Alalshikh would bring high financial rewards for Haney, who sees Catterall as a worthy opponent in the super lightweight category. In his recent message on X, Haney commented on his past fight with Prograis, reminding his followers that he achieved a more decisive victory over the same opponent compared to Catterall.
“& I beat him worse than Catterall… Regis just bitter,” Haney wrote, referring to his own performance against Prograis.
Jack Catterall, however, responded respectfully and openly to Haney’s proposal on his X account, expressing his readiness for the fight: “Big respect champ, ready when you are 🤝,” wrote Catterall, leaving the door open for a potential matchup.
The conversation continued with Devin Haney issuing a warning:
“Be careful what u ask for…” and added, “Only one person could make the fight with @jack_catt93 & that’s @Turki_alalshikh 😅,” again mentioning Alalshikh as a possible promoter for the fight.
Although the exchanges between the two fighters have sparked public interest, many fans on social media believe the fight could be scheduled without Alalshikh’s involvement. There is also speculation about whether this fight would be the best scenario for both fighters. Some consider other matchups, either in Riyadh or other major events, could have a bigger impact on their respective careers.
The potential for this fight will depend on whether Alalshikh is willing to support it, and if Devin Haney and Jack Catterall can reach a favorable agreement that garners enough interest.
Big respect champ ready when you are 🤝 https://t.co/f55jUxiyaD
— Jack Catterall (@jack_catt93) October 26, 2024
Be careful what u ask for.. https://t.co/SMu79cheI0
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) October 28, 2024
Only one person could make the fight with @jack_catt93 & that’s @Turki_alalshikh 😅
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) October 28, 2024
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