Devin Haney’s Upcoming Purse Bid for WBC Mandatory Sandor Martin
Kosport Magazine – Devin Haney, the undefeated WBC light welterweight champion, has a big decision to make on Tuesday. As scheduled, a purse bid has been set for his mandatory defense against Sandor Martin. The question now is, will Haney and his promoter Eddie Hearn go through with the fight, pay Martin a step-aside fee, or vacate the belt?
A Step-Aside, Vacate, or Fight? Kosport Magazine’s Take
Haney, with a record of 31-1 and 15 knockouts, will have to weigh his options carefully. While the fight with Martin (42-3, 15 KOs) may seem like an easy defense, there may be bigger opportunities on the horizon. Last weekend, Hearn expressed interest in matching Haney against Liam Paro, who recently defeated IBF 140-pound champion Surbriel Matias. If this is a possibility, paying Martin to step aside would be a strategic move for Haney.
Obstacles to Overcome: IBF’s Rehydration Limit
However, if Haney and Hearn do decide to move forward with the fight, they’ll need to act quickly to avert the purse bid tomorrow. But it’s not just a matter of making the decision, there are also logistical obstacles to consider. The main one being the IBF’s strict 10-pound rehydration limit. This means Haney would need to keep his weight at 150 pounds on the fight date, which could be difficult for a fighter who typically weighs in around 135 pounds. It’s a risk that the Haney camp will have to take if they want to retain the WBC title.
Kosport Magazine – According to our sources, there is a possibility that Hearn will maneuver around this issue by pushing for the Paro fight instead. But if not, Haney and his team will have to come up with a game plan to overcome this rehydration limit obstacle.
Risks of Defending Against Sandor Martin
The crafty Spaniard Sandor Martin may not be a household name, but he’s a formidable opponent. This is not a fight that Haney can take lightly. Not only is his undefeated record on the line, but he also risks losing his title and his chance at big fights in the future. A loss to Martin would be devastating for Haney’s career, with dreams of facing Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, Isaac ‘Pitbull Cruz,’ and Ryan Garcia going up in flames.
Should Haney vacate the WBC title, however, he can move on and start pushing for a title shot against WBA champion Pitbull Cruz or WBO champ Teofimo Lopez. There is also a possibility that Tank may give Haney a “mercy” fight. Either way, it’s a risky decision for the young champion.
A Weight Bully? Kosport Magazine’s Take
Kosport Magazine has observed some interesting criticisms of Haney leading up to this fight. Super featherweight Abraham Nova has accused Haney of being a “weight bully,” using his large frame to his advantage against smaller opponents. While this may be a point of discussion, it doesn’t take away from Haney’s skill and talent as a boxer. If anything, it adds intrigue to this upcoming showdown with Martin, as we’ll get to see if Haney can truly excel against a larger opponent.
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