Boxing Match Preview: Devin Haney (32-0-0, 15 KOs) vs. Brian Norman Jr (28-0-0, 22 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Location: ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Broadcast: DAZN PPV worldwide

Ring Walks: 5:01pm PT / 8:01pm ET / 1:01am GMT (Sunday)

Undercard Highlights: David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde (WBC light-heavyweight title), Jesse Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez (super flyweight unification), Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes (lightweight title)

Injury Report

Devin Haney: No reported injuries; enters fight healthy but faces questions after lackluster performances in 2024–25.

Brian Norman Jr: Cleared for competition; no injury concerns following his June 2025 defense in Japan.

Fighter Matchups & Styles

Devin Haney (“The Dream”)

Record: 32-0-0 (15 KOs)

Style: Defensive technician, elite jab, ring IQ.

Strengths: Distance control, adaptability, counterpunching.

Weaknesses: Low KO rate, criticized for lack of aggression in recent fights.

Brian Norman Jr (“The Assassin II”)

Record: 28-0-0 (22 KOs)

Style: Aggressive, heavy-handed, athletic.

Strengths: KO power (79% KO rate), explosive combinations, pressure fighting.

Weaknesses: Less tested against elite technicians; can be reckless in exchanges.

Recent Form & Fight History

Haney:

Beat Jose Ramirez (UD, 2025) but performance criticized.

Defeated Regis Prograis (UD, 2023).

Former undisputed lightweight champion, now chasing third weight-class title.

Norman Jr:

Defended WBO title in Japan (June 2025, KO win).

Undefeated, rising star in welterweight division.

Establishing himself as U.S. boxing’s next breakout name.

Betting Trends:

Public money leaning toward Norman Jr by KO/TKO.

Haney backers targeting decision win props.

Sharps split: some see Haney’s technical edge as undervalued.

Outlook

This fight is a classic clash of styles: Haney’s defensive mastery vs. Norman Jr’s raw power. Haney seeks to prove he can thrive at welterweight, while Norman Jr aims to cement himself as the division’s new star. Expect a tactical start, with Norman Jr pressing the action and Haney countering. The decisive factor will be whether Haney can withstand Norman Jr’s mid-to-late round pressure.

FIGHT ODDS

Devin Haney                       + 140

Brian Norman Jr               – 180

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025