Devin Haney vs. Everybody

Matthew Brown
May 22
4 min read

05/22/2025

Bill Haney, father and trainer of Devin Haney, has released a “hit list” of ten fighters that he wants to see Devin in the ring with. The names included the likes of Gervonta Davis, Jaron Ennis, Rolly Romero and Mario Barrios.

What would be Haney’s record in those bouts?

We asked a panel of boxing experts to break down how Haney matches up against each of the listed fighters—factoring in styles, size, experience, skill sets, and realistic weight classes—with predictions on each matchup’s likely outcome.

Here’s what they had to say:

1. Teofimo Lopez

Matchup: Haney and Lopez are both highly skilled, but they bring contrasting strengths. Teofimo is explosive, confident in the pocket, and has decent power, while Haney is a defensive, rangy technician with an elite jab and ring IQ. Haney’s lack of power may limit his ability to deter Teofimo, but his discipline, movement and activity can frustrate Lopez if he doesn’t find consistent openings.

Prediction: Haney by close decision – If Haney avoids exchanges and wins rounds with clean jabs, defensive movement and clinches when needed, he can edge it. But it would be razor-close.

2. Shakur Stevenson

Matchup: This would be a high-speed chess match. Shakur is even more defensively sound than Haney, with impeccable timing and counters. Haney has a slight size edge and better jab, but Shakur’s control of distance and ring generalship may nullify Haney’s tools. Neither is a power puncher, so it goes 12 rounds.

Prediction: Stevenson by decision – Shakur’s subtle defense and counterpunching likely give him the edge in a very low-output, tactical fight.

3. Gervonta “Tank” Davis

Matchup: Tank’s power, timing, and patience make him dangerous late, especially against someone like Haney, who fades slightly in second halves. Haney could bank early rounds with movement and jabs, but Davis would wait for moments to explode—especially if Haney gets greedy or tired.

Prediction: Tank Davis by late TKO or narrow decision – Haney may win rounds early but can get caught in the back half. Tank’s IQ and precision allow him to capitalize.

4. Jaron “Boots” Ennis

Matchup: This is a fantasy match more than a realistic one. Boots is a full-blown welterweight/154er with elite speed, reflexes, power, and size. Haney is fundamentally great, but Ennis is bigger, stronger, and more dynamic in nearly every department.

Prediction: Boots Ennis by stoppage – Too big, too strong, too fast. Haney wouldn’t be able to hold him off over 12 rounds.

5. Brian Norman Jr.

Matchup: Norman is a solid champion, but hasn’t showcased his full arsenal of skills yet. Does he possess the ring IQ to compete with someone like Haney? His pressure and physicality are good, but he’s hittable and inexperienced at the highest level. You could see Devin control range and outclass him technically over 12. One huge advantage in Norman’s favor is his power. Norman possesses Deontay Wilder-level dynamite in both hands. His sheer strength may also limit Haney’s ability to clinch.

Prediction: Norman by TKO – Norman has far too many physical advantages over Haney. It will outweigh whatever experience deficits he has.

6. Mario Barrios

Matchup: Barrios is big, athletic, and well-schooled, with a decent jab and respectable power. Haney is a better technician but may have to deal with size and physicality. Still, Barrios isn’t slick enough defensively to win rounds against someone as sharp and active as Haney.

Prediction: Haney by decision – He outpoints Barrios with movement, activity, and cleaner work.

7. Keyshawn Davis

Matchup: Keyshawn is talented, poised, and improving rapidly, but he’s still green compared to Haney. Devin’s experience in big fights, discipline, and defensive tools give him the edge in a matchup today. Two years from now would be an entirely different story.

Prediction: Haney by decision – Keyshawn may have moments, but Haney’s jab and footwork control the pace and space.

8. Rolando “Rolly” Romero

Matchup: Rolly is awkward, unpredictable, and strong, but he’s technically far less refined than Haney. Rolly has shown tremendous improvement in defense and maturity in the ring. Devin would likely potshot him and smother exchanges, preventing Rolly from landing anything clean. Rolly’s straight right to the body could be a key factor in this bout.

Prediction: Rolly by close decision or late stoppage – Rolly gets outboxed badly early. He will have success to the body and possibly stop Haney in a war of attrition.

9. Conor Benn

Matchup: Benn is an aggressive welterweight puncher who’s shown flaws in IQ, defense and ring discipline. If this fight happens at 147, Benn’s strength advantage could be meaningful—but Haney’s jab, distance control, and boxing IQ could completely neutralize him.

Prediction: Haney by close decision – If he can take Benn’s power, Haney should outbox him. If not, it becomes dangerous late.

10. Ryan Garcia

Matchup: A bout that we’ve seen already. How much has changed since then? Was the first fight legitimate? Ryan’s speed and power always make him a threat, but his defense, stamina, and discipline are liabilities. Haney’s use of his legs for defense was a huge shift in defensive philosophy. Haney could frustrate him with jabs and clinches, though Ryan could always land something big.

Prediction: Haney by decision – Garcia’s only chance is a KO or multiple knockdowns, but Haney’s newfound defensive philosophy, discipline and control make that unlikely over 12.

Devin Haney’s Overall Record: (5-5, 0 KOs)