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Haney to Defend Title vs Catterall Oct 3 After Deal Collapse

8/12/2026

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Devin Haney will defend against Jack Catterall on Oct 3, 2026, after winning belt with a decision over Brian Norman Jr.
Negotiations with Keyshawn Davis collapsed after a $8.55 million purse was rejected and talks with Liam Paro stalled, leaving Devin Haney without an opponent until Jack Catterall.
Jack Catterall, who won crown by beating Shakram Giyasov, tweeted on July 31, 2026 that he wants the fight, adding Sam Jones said camps accepted date.

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Devin Haney will defend against Jack Catterall on Oct 3, 2026, after winning belt with a decision over Brian Norman Jr.
Negotiations with Keyshawn Davis collapsed after a $8.55 million purse was rejected and talks with Liam Paro stalled, leaving Devin Haney without an opponent until Jack Catterall.
Jack Catterall, who won crown by beating Shakram Giyasov, tweeted on July 31, 2026 that he wants the fight, adding Sam Jones said camps accepted date.