Overview
- Haney dropped Brian Norman Jr. in round two and won a wide unanimous decision in Riyadh to claim the WBO welterweight belt and become a three-weight champion.
- Ringside, Conor Benn yawned on camera and called the display dull, later saying Haney was scared to engage as he outlines a move back down to welterweight for a title run.
- Haney dismissed Benn as "Eddie's little puppet" and said his résumé does not merit a shot, while Bill Haney quipped "Conor 'When'" in questioning Benn’s credentials.
- Eddie Hearn labeled Haney "not good to watch" who "doesn't want to engage," drawing online accusations of hypocrisy given their past partnership; Haney fired back, calling Hearn "a bitter ex-girlfriend."
- Potential next fights are being discussed but not set, with outlets floating a Ryan Garcia rematch depending on his February bout with Mario Barrios, as well as options like Rolando Romero, IBF champion Lewis Crocker, or Manny Pacquiao.