Devin Haney could possibly swerve the IBF’s 10-lb rehydration restrict if his match in opposition to IBF gentle welterweight champion Liam Paro will get made for December seventh.
In keeping with promoter Eddie Hearn, Haney’s standing as WBC ‘Champion in Recess’ means a battle in opposition to IBF belt-holder Paro (25-0, 15 KOs) could be a “unification” with out 10-lb rehydration.
Champion in Recess Standing: A Approach Out?
With out that loophole, Haney’s possibilities of assembly the IBF’s 10-lb rehydration rule could be subsequent to inconceivable, provided that he’s rehydrating to the mid-160s after weighing in at 140.
That’s an absurd quantity of weight for a fighter to rehydrate to for any division, and that’s why Haney should circumvent the IBF’s 10-lb rehydration rule.
There’s no means on earth Devin would be capable of withhold fluids in a single day after weighing in on the Friday earlier than the battle to return in no larger than 150 lbs on the morning of battle day. He could be risking his well being to aim that.
Haney would look sickly if he needed to maintain from rehydrating totally after weighing in. True gentle welterweights like Paro would haven’t any issues with the IBF’s 10-lb rehydration, however not guys that ought to be combating at junior middleweight, like Haney.
As a lot weight as Haney places on after weighing in, he ought to be up there with 154-pounders like Sebastian Fundora, Vergil Ortiz, and Terence Crawford. It’s comprehensible why Haney doesn’t select to compete in that division as a result of life could be onerous for him combating these killers.
“It’s a battle Devin thinks he can win. He’s in recess with the WBO, so it’s a unification/regaining a title [fight],” Eddie Hearn mentioned to Boxingscene.
Unification or Not?
The WBC has already elevated Alberto Puello to the 140-lb champion throne, and Haney being the ‘Champion in Recess’ could not rely it as a unification battle.
You must maintain the total title for it to rely as unification. All of the ‘Champion in Recess’ tag means is that an ex-champion can return sooner or later and instantly problem the present WBC champion for his or her outdated belt. It doesn’t imply they will use the WBC Champion in Recess for unification fights in opposition to different champs. If the WBC permits that, they’d primarily have created one other title.
If Haney can keep away from the IBF’s rehydration rule for the Paro battle, he’ll be in fine condition to unseat the brand new 140-lb champion probably. Paro continues to be a harmful battle for Haney as a result of this man can punch with both hand, and he’s bought the southpaw type that pptentially give Haney points.
