Lightweight champion Devin Haney was arrested on a felony weapons charge, according to police.
The 24-year-old boxing champion was charged with carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle in Los Angeles. Haney was later released on bond. According to court records, a municipal court date has been scheduled for Aug. 3.
Haney was in the backseat when police conducted a traffic stop, Bill Haney told ESPN. Bill is Devin’s father and also works as the boxer’s trainer and manager.
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Bill Haney called the charge “a misunderstanding that will be solved when Devin goes to court. It’s unfortunate that he was arrested with his armed licensed security, and I’m confident things are going to be worked out.”
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Haney recently agreed to his next fight, albeit in an unofficial capacity, as two-time champion Teofimo Lopez announced he was coming out of retirement for a bout with Haney.
In June, the 25-year-old Lopez said he was entering retirement. During his announcement that he was returning to boxing, Lopez questioned some of Haney’s past victories and said he was “tired of helping [him] be something that he is not.”
Haney then responded to a separate tweet by writing, “Let’s do it.”
Haney is coming off arguably the most significant victory of his career, a decision victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko in May.
The win allowed Haney to retain his titles and improve his record to 30-0.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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