Hitchins: “Devin Haney Is Not The Champ; Tell Him Come See Me!”

Richardson Hitchins Invites Devin Haney to Fight Talks

With only one fight on his ledger for the year, 2024 was a rough year for two-division champion Devin “The Dream” Haney (31-0, 15 KO’s). He was dropped multiple times, cheated and shortchanged by Ryan Garcia. This is why the newly established IBF junior welterweight champion, Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KO’s), is fine with showing a bit of grace. He can sympathize with the socially and professionally draining year that The Dream has undergone.

Along with the damaging duel with Garcia, Haney was also largely ridiculed and derided in numerous boxing circles. First The Dream was belittled because of the drubbing and then the lawsuit he levied against Ryan Garcia and his Golden Boy Promotions backers. The lawsuit was essentially for breach of contract and to recoup lost wages. Naturally, all these trials would be an ordeal to contend with and exactly why Hitchins explained to Fight Hype he had no issue leaving Haney be.

“I am not even going to talk about Devin Haney because I’m not going to kick the black man while he is down. He is going through a lot of mental, fucked up shit right now and I am not going to kick the black man while he is down.”

NO TISSUES ONLY PHYSICAL ISSUES

In the end however, boxing is a bloodsport and sympathy will only be extended but so far. For the IBF champion, proving his superiority is still the order of the day. And in this regard, Haney is still a choice selection on the junior welterweight menu. Even better, The Dream is currently in need of a viable dance partner to return to action with. Haney could do worse than step back into a title shot, first thing. Yet the glory is firmly attached to the very real threat presented by Hitchins.

“I don’t give a fuck about no Devin Haney! I am the champ, Devin Haney is not the champ no more! If he want a chance at the title, tell him to come talk to me, come see me. Table-turn fuck nigga!”

There’s no doubt Haney versus Hitchins is a treat for the fans. Two young, prime fighters rumbling for a strap makes for great television. In this contest, Hitchins is seeking his validation at the top. His recent win over Liam Paro was impressive but the Brooklyn native still has more to prove. Haney, on the other hand, is striving to prove he’s not damaged goods. The drama and skill level would be acutely high. Let’s just hope we get to see this one sooner rather than later.

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