Undisputed light-weight champion Devin Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) was arrested early Thursday morning as a result of presence of a handgun present in his automotive throughout a site visitors cease. TMZ stories that he was at Catch L.A. late Wednesday evening. He left the realm round midnight and was pulled apart for failing to make use of a flip sign and performing an unsafe lane change.
Based on regulation enforcement, Haney was not driving the automotive. The one that was, nonetheless, knowledgeable the police that there was a firearm within the automobile. Haney and his entourage have been then informed to exit the automotive. A search was then carried out throughout which a handgun was discovered beneath the driving force’s seat.
Nobody took possession of the handgun when it was found. For the reason that automotive was registered underneath Haney’s title, he was arrested and booked for felony possession of a hid weapon. Based on jail information, he was launched at 8:12 a.m. on Thursday on $35,000 bail. He’s anticipated to look in court docket for a listening to someday subsequent month.
“It’s a misunderstanding that might be solved when Devin goes to court docket,” mentioned Invoice Haney, Devin’s father, supervisor, and coach, to ESPN. “It’s unlucky that he was arrested together with his armed licensed safety, and I’m assured issues are going to be labored out.”
Haney’s 12 months thus far
On Might 20, Haney confronted three division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko in a conflict that had the undisputed light-weight championship at stake. Haney efficiently defended his titles by way of a detailed unanimous choice. Following the win, many started to surprise what route he would go in. Would he stay at light-weight and combat the remaining contenders on the weight or transfer up? Extra not too long ago, Teófimo López introduced that he was retaining his tremendous light-weight title and proceeded to name out Haney.
For now, Haney stays out on bail and should make an look in court docket someday subsequent month.
