Former Devin Haney promoter Eddie Hearn echoed those sentiments even while acknowledging Haney’s achievements. But as he was offering him praise, he took no time to minimize Haney as a star attraction. During his interview after Haney took the WBO belt from Brian Norman Jr.
“You have to give Devin respect and credit. He just became a three-division world champion. It’s an amazing achievement,” Hearn said. “But no one is going to want to watch him fight.”
Hearn argued that Haney’s style is becoming a liability in the current era, especially with Saudi money and global exposure on the line.