Turki Alalshikh praised Devin Haney on social media after announcing his battle with WBO middleweight champion Brian Norman Jr. in November in Riyadh. alalshikh says he likes Haney because he will “Fight with anyone.”
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Evaluate Haney’s “Fight Anyone” claim
At this point, many fans would disagree with Turki. What Haney has shown us throughout his career is that he is selective among the opponents he faces. Vasily Lomachenko’s only talented fighter, Devin, fought at the age of 135, and fans believe his victory against him is considered a huge controversy.
If Haney is willing to “fight anyone”, why did he choose to face Jose Ramirez last May? Haney has 31 battles and should be able to fight Gary Antuanne Russell and Alberto Puello.
The undefeated talent Hanni missed it
Gervonta Davis
Raymond Muratalla
Andy Cruz
Abdullah Mason
Ernesto Mercado
Haney’s battle with Brian Norman Jr. on 147 is the person he faces, he won’t be the favorite and won’t have an advantage. The fight is expected to be a mismatch, with Hanney being blown out by Norman, who is another talent.
Interestingly, whether Haney fits in with Turki’s praise for his willingness to “fight anyone.” I saw Devin restore his previous match.
Will Haney play high-volume and time-to-middleweight?
If he really wants to fight anyone, I hope he can get these three: 1. ShakhramGiyasov, 2. Karen Chukhadzhian and 3. RaulCuriel fights. These are Norman Jr.
What we might see is that Haney made a business-level choice after his battle with Norman Jr. This means he will have a rematch with Ryan Garcia and fight Barrios, Pacquiao and Teofimo Lopez. He will stay away from Curiel, Giyasov and chukhadzhian.
When Haney (32-0, 15 KO) rose to 140, the Regis Prograis he fought for WBC belts instead of Subriel Matias or Teofimo Lopez faded. why not? Devin is now leaving the 140-pound division without fighting these talents:
Richardson Hitchins
Gary Antuanne Russell
Alberto Puello
Liam Paro
Devin Haney will fight anyone, I respect that 🥊🤷🏻♂️
-turki alalshikh (@turki_alshikh) June 30, 2025
Last updated on June 29, 20125
