A physical scuffle broke out between Devin Haney and WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. ahead of their November fight.

Haney shoved Norman Jr.’s hand away after the champion pointed at him. This was after Haney’s bodyguard reportedly grabbed Norman Jr., tore his shirt, and pulled it over his head. The two then wrestled to the ground. Bill Haney de-escalated the situation, knowing that any harm could result in Devin being financially punished. The two fighters are coming off wins. Norman Jr. retained his WBO Welterweight Belt with a fifth-round knockout of Jin Sasaki, while Haney secured a decision win over Jose Ramirez in his last fight. The latest incident has only hyped up a future fight.

Tensions boil over after Haney-Norman Face Off @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/DS2efbDJvc

— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) July 10, 2025