Devin Haney’s Return Confirmed After Year-Long Absence

First, title unification, and then undisputed championship. Devin Haney is finally gearing up for a showdown. One that will take him closer to an undisputed title in a second weight class. Following a layoff lasting 12 months, the WBO welterweight champion is now set to return on December 19. He will face IBF title holder Liam Paro at San Francisco’s Chase Center. “Devin Haney’s next bout confirmed as December fight schedule grows crowded,” the post from MMA Junkie read. The report follows months of negotiations that took place between Team Haney and Team Paro.