LAS VEGAS, NV (Oktobris 10, 2019) – Neuzvarētais WBC pagaidu čempions, Devins “Sapnis” Heinija (23-0, 15 Kos), aicina visus projekta virzītājus pievienoties viņam un viņa līdzpārstāvim, Eddie Hearn no Matchroom Bokss, viņu centienos atgriezt boksu tā godības dienās, kur labākie vienmēr cīnījās vislabāk.
Pēc viņa satriecošās uzvaras pār Zaurs Abdullajevs (11-1, 7 Kos), kur viņš ar saspiešanas labo roku salauza orbitālo kaulu, Hanija kļuva par obligāto sāncensi, lai cīnītos pret mārciņu par mārciņu karali Vasyl Lomachenko (14-1, 10 Kos), kuram pieder WBC vieglā svara tituls. Hanija uzskata, ka boksam ir svarīgi uzplaukt, ja visi elites kaujinieki savās divīzijās cīnās viens ar otru.
“Daudzi rakstnieki saka, ka es neesmu gatavs stāties pretī Lomachenko, tas ir smieklīgi,” said the twenty-year old phenom Haney. “All the guys he beat, I would beat also. Let’s not forget Lomachenko lost to a man who has fourteen loses, so to say I’m not on his level is crazy talk. Loma fought for a world title in his second professional fight. Viņš bija 1-0, Es esmu 23-0. Who wouldn’t want to watch me and Loma fight? The answer is everyone would want to watch that fight and that’s a fact. I hate to say it, but it must be said, It’s embarrassing for Lomachenko if he keeps ducking this twenty year old, but in reality, there is no one that I can’t beat at 135 mārciņas!”
“Every promoter in boxing should put aside their egos and make the big fights,” continued Haney. “I know the fans will appreciate the best fighting the best and they deserve to see these big fights. Tieši tagad, boxing is so fragmented. I’m a fan of the sport and it would be a travesty if some of these big fights don’t get made. Arum said I signed with the wrong company, but he’s not making the big fights the people want to see. He’s serving the interest of his company and I knew that mentality could hold me back from becoming one of the greats in this sport, hence me signing with Matchroom. There are many more sensational matchups that are long overdue. It’s good business, and boxing will thrive, if the best are fighting the best.”
While networks and sanctioning bodies play key factors in making big fights, things can always get complicated. Haney feels confident that the sport will grow immensely, if his vision comes to fruition.
“Everyone would benefit if the big fights are made,” concluded Haney, who is the CEO of his own promotional company, Devina Hanija akcijas. “I became a promoter early in my career because I want to bring the sport of boxing together. A formula needs to be made where all parties can be compensated, and the fans get to see great fights. Eddie Hearn and Matchroom boxing whom I co-promote with, put their fighters in tough, but they get them really paid. Now that’s something you can respect. Boxing needs to unite, and the mega fights should be made immediately.”
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About Devin Haney Promotions:
Based in California, Devina Hanija akcijas (DHP) is a first-class promotional company headed by boxing phenom, Devins “Sapnis” Heinija. The company was founded in September of 2018. Devin Haney at 19-yrs old became the youngest active fighter/promoter in boxing history. DHP has a commitment to bring fans the most exciting shows with some of the best fighters in the world. Globally, DHP is respected as a premier promoter in boxing.