‘Rolly’ Romero says Devin Haney fight not signed despite claims

The WBA welterweight champion says he has already signed the contract and is waiting for the Haney camp to return the paperwork

Rolando “Rolly” Romero says the proposed welterweight fight with Devin Haney is not finalized despite reports suggesting the bout has already been agreed. The WBA champion insists he has signed his portion of the contract and is waiting for Haney’s team to return the paperwork.

Speaking during an appearance on The Last Stand podcast, Romero questioned why the fight was being promoted publicly before both sides had signed the deal.

“Why are we promoting a fight that’s not even signed?” Romero said during an interview with Brian Custer. “If the contract’s not signed, it’s not signed.”

Romero stated that the contract has already been completed on his side and delivered to Haney’s representatives. According to Romero, confirmation from the Haney camp has not yet arrived.

“I already signed everything,” Romero said. “The contract was sent to them. I don’t see no paperwork. If it’s not signed, it’s not signed.”

Romero also rejected the suggestion that he is responsible for any slowdown in negotiations. The champion said there is nothing more he can do until Haney’s team signs and returns the agreement.

“The contract was sent. There’s nothing I can do anymore,” Romero said. “Once it’s signed, it’s signed.”

Romero fights with heavy right hands and looks to force exchanges where his power can decide the round. Haney usually works behind a disciplined jab and relies on range control and foot placement to limit incoming punches.

A fight between the two has been discussed as a possible welterweight bout later this year.

For now, Romero says the situation is straightforward.

“It’s either signed or it’s not,” he said.