Devin Haney vs Sandor Martin will be promoted by Top Rank in the Fall

Devin Haney vs Sandor Martin will be promoted by Top Rank

On Tuesday, June 18, the WBC held a purse bid to define the rights to organise the mandatory fight in the super lightweight division, between champion Devin Haney (31-1-0, 15KO) and Spanish challenger Sandor Martin (42-3-0, 15KO).

Top Rank was the promotion company that won the rights to carry out the fight with a bid of $2,420,000 USD.

One of the most innovative WBC rules that will be used in this fight, is the 10% bonus for the winner, which is equivalent to $242,000 USD.

Michael Benson reported the news on X: "Top Rank was the lone bidder for Devin Haney's WBC 140 mandatory defence vs. Sandor Martin at today's purse bid at $2.42M. 10% goes to WBC to hold as bonus for the winner. Remaining 90% is 70-30 in Haney's favour. Per TR, plan is to put on fight in early fall."

25-year-old Devin "The Dream" Haney was defeated for the first time in his nine-year pro career by long-term rival, Ryan Garcia, on April 20.

Garcia came in over the agreed weight limit and managed to knock the champion down three times during the 12-round bout, which ended as a mixed decision win to "KingRy", but was unable to claim the WBC championship.

Spaniard Sandor Martin is the WBC #1 super-lightweight and has bounced back with two stoppage victories since his split decision defeat to Teofimo Lopez in December 2012.

Despite his protracted 13-year career and being a 45-fight veteran, the Barcelona boxer is still only 30-years-old.

The Spanish southpaw will be the underdog in this title challenge, but question marks will be raised as to how Haney will react after taking a loss. However, a comeback fight against Martin, who does not carry a great deal of power, could be the perfect way to rebuild.

Devin Haney vs Sandor Martin is expected to take place from September onwards.