Devin Haney Secures Unanimous Decision Win Over Brian Norman Jr., Earns WBO Welterweight Title
In a highly anticipated matchup at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Devin Haney emerged victorious over Brian Norman Jr. to become the new WBO welterweight champion. The bout was marked by an impressive display of skill and strategy from Haney, who outboxed his opponent through nearly half the fight before delivering a crushing knockdown in the second round.
Haney's jab proved to be a decisive factor throughout the evening, with Norman struggling to close the distance and land meaningful shots due to the American's exceptional head movement. The latter's attempts to find an opening were largely unsuccessful as Haney's up jab continued to rain down on him like a relentless sunrise.
After Norman failed to capitalize on the knockdown, he slowly regained his composure in the following rounds but was unable to mount any significant challenges against the relentless pace set by Haney. The latter's performance in the final round turned out to be the difference-maker for one of the judges' scorecards, with Judge Mike Fitzgerald scoring the fight 114-113 in favor of Haney.
The win marked a significant milestone for Haney, who showcased his skills to great effect and demonstrated why he is considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. With this victory, Haney has cemented his status as a welterweight champion, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's next for the talented American boxer.
In the wake of the bout, Conor Benn expressed interest in stepping up to challenge Haney for the WBO title, and with both fighters at the top of their game, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for fans of the sport.
In a highly anticipated matchup at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Devin Haney emerged victorious over Brian Norman Jr. to become the new WBO welterweight champion. The bout was marked by an impressive display of skill and strategy from Haney, who outboxed his opponent through nearly half the fight before delivering a crushing knockdown in the second round.
Haney's jab proved to be a decisive factor throughout the evening, with Norman struggling to close the distance and land meaningful shots due to the American's exceptional head movement. The latter's attempts to find an opening were largely unsuccessful as Haney's up jab continued to rain down on him like a relentless sunrise.
After Norman failed to capitalize on the knockdown, he slowly regained his composure in the following rounds but was unable to mount any significant challenges against the relentless pace set by Haney. The latter's performance in the final round turned out to be the difference-maker for one of the judges' scorecards, with Judge Mike Fitzgerald scoring the fight 114-113 in favor of Haney.
The win marked a significant milestone for Haney, who showcased his skills to great effect and demonstrated why he is considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. With this victory, Haney has cemented his status as a welterweight champion, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's next for the talented American boxer.
In the wake of the bout, Conor Benn expressed interest in stepping up to challenge Haney for the WBO title, and with both fighters at the top of their game, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for fans of the sport.
Devin Haney's win over Brian Norman Jr was like a well-oiled machine 
- Haney's jab was on point 
, keeping Norman at bay and making it hard for him to get close 
️. Then that one huge knockdown in the 2nd round 
changed everything! After that, Norman just couldn't catch his breath 
. Haney's head movement was insane 
- like he was dancing around that ring! 
The way he controlled the pace and won over the judges 114-113 was super impressive 
. Now Conor Benn wants a piece of him 
, but I think Haney's got this 
... bring it on! 
. The knockdown in the second round was super brutal too 
. Now, Conor Benn wants a piece of him? We'll see about that... I think it's gonna be a tough sell for Benn to challenge Haney at this point in his career 
.
. brian norman jr was putting up a good fight and had some solid moments in the earlier rounds... i'm kinda surprised judge mike fitzgerald scored it 114-113 for haney 
. benin's coming in strong tho, can't wait to see that fight!
. He's got this uncanny ability to stay at bay, making it super hard for Norman to get close and land a solid hit.
. I mean, you don't see that kind of power on display every day, especially from a welterweight contender. Haney's got this ridiculous speed and agility – he can pop out that jab and get back to his corner before you even know what happened.
. The guy showed incredible poise and composure under pressure – he could've easily lost that fight if he wasn't so resilient.
he was so dominant out there! i was worried norman jr would get back in the fight after that knockdown but haney just took it to him 
and now conor benn wants to challenge him... this is gonna be interesting 
I'm literally shaking with excitement! That jab of his is insane 
. Conor Benn better step up his game if he wants to take on the champ, I'm rooting for Haney to keep his title reign going 
. and whats up with conor benn wanting a title shot already? like, chill dude, haney just got the belt 
. we've only had one fight and now you're already talking about 2026? seems premature to me 
he was like a robot out there 
. haney is def one of the top pound for pound fighters now 
! his jab was on point and he totally outboxed norman jr. no wonder he took home that wbo welterweight title 
he gave it his all but devin haney was just on fire 
but you gotta respect devin's strategy - that jab of his is straight fire 
, just waiting to get knocked out by some hungry challenger 
. Conor Benn's gonna come in and do the same thing, but with a few extra punches, no doubt 
. 2026, can't wait... 
The way he outboxed his opponent and then knocked him down was pure perfection 
And can we talk about how well he performed under pressure? He didn't let up at all, even when things started to get tough 
I'm loving the confidence boost from this win, Haney's definitely one of the top pound-for-pound fighters out there 
devin haney is literally a genius in the ring he outboxed norman jr from start to finish like what can u even do against that much skill? i was on the edge of my seat watching him dominate the final round 