LUKE CAMPBELL says his third world title challenge is nailed on and he will not let Covid-19 or Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney turn it into a nightmare.
Hull’s Olympic 2012 golden boy was ordered to face Javier Fortuna on April 17 for the WBC lightweight title.
Luke Campbell is adamant his crack at the WBC World title will get the go-ahead despite the coronavirus pandemicCredit: Rex Features
That was because 24-0 champ Haney, 21, was sidelined for six months after shoulder surgery, with the winner fighting the American upon his return.
The coronavirus pandemic has since halted that Maryland bout and the rest of the planet’s boxing schedule.
And the backlog will be monstrous when the sport returns.
But Haney has spotted an opportunity and insisted he will swoop back in once the sport resumes and fight Fortuna while leaving Campbell in the cold.
Angry Campbell, 32, said: “I have seen his comments and they are absolute nonsense.
“I have never known a person, let alone a professional fighter, to whinge and moan as much as Haney.
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“My fight with Fortuna is 100 per cent on, there is no way it cannot happen because the WBC have ordered it.
“Haney will just have to wait in line or fight someone else.
“I have never known anyone so deluded. That world title shot is mine, as soon as this virus is under control, nothing he can say or do will ruin that.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
