Subriel Matias is urging Bill Haney, Devin’s father, to arrange a unification bout now that he has signed with Matchroom Boxing. Matias, the current IBF light welterweight champion, believes that there are no obstacles preventing a showdown between him and WBC champion Haney once they both secure victories in their upcoming fights.
Haney is set to defend his title against Ryan Garcia on April 20th, and if he emerges victorious, he will be free to face Matias in a unification fight at 140 pounds. However, there is uncertainty regarding Haney’s future in the division, as he has already shown signs of outgrowing it. In his last match against Regis Prograis, Haney reportedly rehydrated to 165 pounds, indicating that he may soon move up to the welterweight or super welterweight divisions.
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom has a grand plan for Matias, which includes five significant fights. It would be in the best interest of the fans for Hearn to arrange the fight with Haney as the next one, as waiting until Matias’ fifth fight could result in Haney being too big for the 140-pound division. Haney’s rapid growth suggests that he may soon compete in the super middleweight division, making a fight against Matias impossible. Haney seems to be following in the footsteps of his father, Bill, who is a large man and likely where Haney will eventually end up, resembling a light heavyweight.
Matias expressed his desire to face Devin Haney in a unification clash now that they are both signed with Matchroom. However, given the strategic approach that Bill takes in choosing opponents for his son, it is highly unlikely that he would agree to face a formidable fighter like Matias, who has the potential to disrupt Haney’s successful career.
Richardson Hitchins, currently ranked #3 by the IBF, emphasized that his immediate focus is on his upcoming fight against Gustavo Lemos on April 6th. He requested that the media inquire about a potential fight against Subriel Matias after his upcoming bout.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com