“Eddie’s Little Puppet”- Devin Haney Fires Shots at Conor Benn While Comparing Accomplishments
Devin Haney and Conor Benn are caught in a heated war of words following Haney’s latest win, intensifying tensions between them significantly. Both fighters continue trading insults over each other’s resumes and fighting styles, keeping their rivalry active and drawing constant attention. The back-and-forth has sparked talk of a possible clash, though it remains more rivalry and posturing than any confirmed fight.
Benn has long been associated with Matchroom and Eddie Hearn, maintaining loyalty while building his career under promotional guidance. Devin Haney previously worked with Hearn earlier in his career, gaining exposure while developing his skills across boxing events. Haney is now taking aim at Hearn and Benn over perceived criticism of his performances, reigniting promotional tensions between them.
“He’s Eddie’s little puppet. Eddie is his master. He does what Eddie wants him to do. Conor Benn hasn’t accomplished anywhere near what I’ve accomplished… and I’m younger than Conor Benn. He hasn’t done anything in the sport of boxing. His biggest win is against a weight-drained guy, and he had to rematch him to get a win.” said Devin Haney via The Ariel Helwani Show.
Benn recently made headlines by avenging his previous loss against Chris Eubank Jr in a highly anticipated rematch event. Many experts immediately questioned the circumstances, suggesting Eubank Jr appeared noticeably drained and far from his typical physical condition levels. Critics argued that Eubank Jr should not have fought under compromised circumstances, diminishing the legitimacy attached to Benn’s victory.
What started the beef between Devin Haney vs. Conor Benn
It all started when Conor Benn mocked Devin Haney’s performance against Brian Norman Jr., accusing him of being scared during exchanges. Benn even pretended to fall asleep ringside to ridicule the bout, intensifying tensions and drawing widespread attention from boxing fans.
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He further hinted that Haney is protected and challenged him to confront him without bodyguards, escalating matters beyond normal competitive rivalry. Benn and Hearn publicly criticized Haney’s showing, which Haney viewed as disrespecting his accomplishments as an undisputed multi-division champion.
Devin Haney vs. Conor Benn next?
A Haney–Benn matchup is physically realistic because both fighters currently operate near the welterweight range with some comfortable flexibility available. Devin Haney is now a reigning 147-pound world champion after moving up from lightweight and later competing successfully at super-lightweight.
Conor Benn has primarily campaigned at welterweight but has recently fought above that, with media pages listing him at middleweight. Welterweight remains the most logical division if Haney defends his WBO title and Benn agrees to safely make the regulated limit. Right now, the rivalry is mostly verbal, with no official negotiations confirmed despite interest and commercial appeal surrounding their heated exchanges.
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