Haney 'scared of own shadow' – Benn
Conor Benn criticised Devin Haney's performance after the American beat Brian Norman Jr to become a three-weight world champion in Riyadh on Saturday.
Haney scored a knockdown in round two but was unable to get the stoppage on his welterweight debut.
Benn is plotting a return to welterweight and had said he was keen on fighting the winner of Norman Jr v Haney, but could be seen yawning as he watched from ringside.
"There wasn't entertainment in there and it's the entertainment business," Benn told DAZN.
"I put on fight of the year contenders. He (Haney) puts people to sleep, and not in the ring."
The judges scored it 114-113, 117-110 and 116-111 in favour of the 27-year-old in Saudi Arabia.
Benn is planning a move back down in weight after jumping up two divisions to beat Chris Eubank Jr earlier this month.
His promoter, Eddie Hearn, agreed with his assessment of Haney.
"Haney is fighting scared. He doesn't want to engage," Hearn said.
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Haney was the undisputed champion at lightweight and held the WBC title at light-welterweight.
He has won 15 of his 33 fights by stoppage with 17 going the distance and one declared a no-contest.
After avenging his sole career defeat via a points victory against Eubank, Benn mentioned several potential options for his next bout, including Norman Jr and Haney.
But Benn, 29, now seems more interested in other options, like Rolly Romero and WBC champion Mario Barrios.
"Rolly Romero excites me. Haney is scared of his own shadow," Benn added.
American Romero beat Ryan Garcia – another boxer that Benn expressed a desire to fight – to win the vacant WBA 'Regular' belt in May before being upgraded to 'Super' champion after the win.
