Devin Haney Signs With DAZN, But Style Questions Remain

Devin Haney has announced a new broadcast partnership with DAZN, confirming the deal on social media and declaring plans to both chase unification fights and promote other boxers through his own company, Devin Haney Promotions.

Haney posted the announcement himself, writing that he is "looking to make the best fights and promote the best fighters in the world" under the new arrangement. The WBO welterweight champion did not detail financial terms, but the move signals DAZN wants Haney as a centerpiece of its boxing coverage going forward.

What Does The DAZN Deal Mean For Haney's Next Fights

The DAZN partnership sets up Haney to continue building his case as one of boxing's top pound-for-pound operators, with a proposed unification against IBF welterweight champion Liam Paro already on the radar. Haney enters that kind of fight as the more accomplished and more decorated fighter, having already won titles in three weight classes and extended his unbeaten record with wins over Jose Ramirez and Brian Norman Jr.

The problem for DAZN is not Haney's resume, it's whether his fights move the needle with casual viewers. Both the Ramirez and Norman performances were built on jabbing, movement and clinching rather than sustained output, and while that style has kept Haney undefeated, it hasn't translated into appointment viewing. A broadcaster paying for a partnership wants more than a man who wins rounds by subtraction.

Can Haney Change His Approach Against Liam Paro

Nobody expects Haney to abandon the defensive foundation that has made him so hard to beat, but there is a middle ground between recklessness and the safety-first style that has defined his recent outings. A unification fight against Liam Paro gives him a stage to show he can take the initiative, let his hands go when he has an opponent hurt or off balance, and cut down on the holding that tends to kill momentum in his fights.

If Haney adds that extra gear, the Paro fight becomes a genuine showcase rather than another clinical, hard-to-sell win. If he reverts to form, DAZN is left promoting a champion whose skill set is easier to respect than to market.

Betting Angle

Haney's style makes him a tough watch for live bettors chasing in-fight stoppage or knockdown props, since his fights have skewed toward the scorecards rather than finishes. Expect sportsbooks to favor Haney significantly if a fight with Liam Paro is finalized, given his experience at the championship level and cleaner résumé, but the over/under on rounds and any finish-based props should reflect his track record of controlling distance rather than letting his hands go. Bettors looking for value may find more opportunity in method-of-victory markets than in backing a stoppage, unless Haney makes good on the kind of aggression DAZN is clearly hoping to sell.

Haney's other promise, building out Devin Haney Promotions by signing and developing fighters, is a longer-term storyline that won't move betting markets anytime soon but will shape how seriously DAZN leans into him as a promotional partner beyond his own career.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Devin Haney announce about DAZN?

Devin Haney announced a new broadcast partnership with DAZN on social media, saying he wants to make the best fights and promote other boxers through his company, Devin Haney Promotions.

Who could Devin Haney fight next?

A proposed unification fight between WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney and IBF welterweight champion Liam Paro has been floated as his next major matchup.

Why are fans divided on Devin Haney as a fighter?

Devin Haney is undefeated and has won titles in three weight classes, but recent wins over Jose Ramirez and Brian Norman Jr. relied heavily on jabbing, movement and clinching, which some fans find hard to watch.