Yeah I heard Emperor Edward say that but then I saw this the other day 'It makes sense that, with a win Haney could next face Campbell in a fight that would be easy to make since both are with Hearn, right? Not if you ask Zaur Abdullaev, the unbeaten lightweight from Russia who is ranked directly in between the two and very much plans on next fighting for the title. “Yes, we are planning that Zaur will fight Campbell,” German Titov, Abdullaev’s promoter confirmed. “We hope that the fight will be for the title.” The WBC has yet to publicly order a vacant title fight, only recently confirming that Garcia (39-1, 30KOs) has agreed to relinquish the crown in exchange for “Champion Emeritus” status. The distinction gives him the right to directly challenge for the title whenever he chooses that such a fight is in his best interest. Somewhere along the way surfaced the belief that Abdullaev—a practicing Muslim—would not be available to fight Campbell due to the upcoming holy Ramadan season. Hearn recently suggested in an interview with videographer Rahim Davies that the unbeaten Russian couldn’t fight until at least September as a result. Not only does the suggestion jump the gun on Abduallev’s own availability, but also doesn’t explain how a Campbell-Haney fight could take place anytime before then. Haney is currently signed to fight on May 25 versus Moran, whose handlers have confirmed a signed contract in place and—to date—no indication of the fight being canceled. Of course, anything can happen in boxing. What’s not going to happen next, however, is Abdullaev’s team looking into any other option beyond a shot at the WBC lightweight title for his next ring adventure. “He is ready for the big fights; there is no need for an (interim) bout,” Titov insists. “We (plan) for his next fight to be for the WBC belt. We do not keep in mind any other plans.”
I don't see why he wouldn't. Ramadan starts on Monday and as a practicing Muslim I don't see why he wouldn't be observing the fast. Its not like he had a fight to go into camp for.
No idea, I'm just repeating what I heard. Maybe they want to petition the WBC for an extension or something.
If Haney wins, expect the title to be milked for a couple years until he is 22 or 23 years old. If I'm his handler I'm not letting him near Lomachenko or Lopez for a couple years still.
Anyone that wins a vacant WBC title has to do 2 back to back mandatories. He can easily fight the winner, probably after a tasty deal sweetener
Campbell is absolute pure British garbage Haney by destruction. G I love this fight and can't wait to see another Brit get abused in the ring.
It could turn out bad like Erickson Lubin's attempt to step up big or it can be successful like Benavides.. Either way I'm glad all these young guys actually want to step up and challenge themselves which isnt happening with the guys who are ahead of them.. So big kudos to Haney, Teofimo Lopez, Shakur Stevenson etc for not moving slowly like Gary Russell, Tank and Yarde..
Luke is one of those rare guys who actually does learn from his losses, and makes the adequate corrections in his subsequent outings. I think this is way too much, way too soon for Devin. I like Haney, but nothing he's faced thus far has prepared him fr what Campbell is bringing to he table. Also, how good is Haney's chin? It's never been truly tested, well... it will be. So... I'm thinking Uncle Luke will drop the bomb on Haney, and leave him face down ass up.
