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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…

By Jaideep R Unnithan · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:25 PM

Key Things to Know

Devin Haney will return from a 12-month layoff to fight Liam Paro on December 19.
The welterweight title unification bout will be held at San Francisco's Chase Center.
WBO champion Haney aims to unify belts against IBF titleholder Paro.

The Story in 60 Seconds

WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney will return to the ring after a 12-month absence to face IBF titleholder Liam Paro on December 19. The unification bout will take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, marking Haney's quest to unify titles at 147 pounds.

The fight was finalized after months of talks and resolving purse issues between Haney and Paro's camps. Haney last fought in November 2025, winning the WBO belt from Brian Norman Jr., while Paro recently claimed the IBF strap from Lewis Crocker.

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Devin Haney’s Return Confirmed After Year-Long Absence

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