It was potentially telling that Conor Benn, another welterweight promoted by Matchroom, was ringside in Riyadh with Eddie Hearn and has since spoken of also wanting to fight Haney, and asked if Haney was someone he intended on raising with their promoter, Catterall, 32, told BoxingScene: “I’ve gotta have the conversation. I don’t think Haney’s gonna pick me as a voluntary defence; whether they pick Conor or not, that’s down to their discussions, but certainly for myself, I’ll be pushing for that fight. I’ll be pushing for a fight with any of the champions.
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