Devin Haney to Face Liam Paro in World Title Fight at San Francisco’s Chase Center

Devin Haney Returns to San Francisco for Major Boxing Event

World champion boxer Devin Haney, a San Francisco native raised in Oakland, is set to return to the Bay Area for a world title fight this December. Haney will headline a highly anticipated boxing event at Chase Center, marking another homecoming after his previous sold-out bout in the city.

Haney to Face Liam Paro for Welterweight Unification

The main attraction will see Haney (33-0, 15 KOs) defend his WBO welterweight title against Australian boxer Liam Paro (28-1, 16 KOs), the current IBF titleholder. The bout is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, and is promoted as an opportunity for Haney to unify the welterweight belts. The main event is expected to begin around 8:30 p.m., following a four-fight card that starts at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Building on Historic Local Boxing Moments

Three years ago, Haney made headlines by bringing San Francisco its first world title fight in two decades, defeating Regis Prograis in front of a sold-out crowd at Chase Center. That event revitalized local interest in major boxing events, with questions soon after about whether such nights would return to the city. Haney has affirmed his commitment to his roots, noting, “Oakland is where my story started, and the Bay Area has always been part of who I am ... Now it’s time to make history at home.”

Haney’s Recent Success in the Ring

The 27-year-old Haney is coming off a dominant unanimous decision victory against Brian Norman Jr. in Saudi Arabia on November 22, 2025, where he scored a knockdown. That win further cemented his reputation as a world-class boxer and set the stage for this December’s unification bout at home.

Undercard Features and Additional Bouts

The evening will include a ten-round welterweight co-feature between Brian Norman Jr. (29-1, 23 KOs) and two-time world title challenger Abel Ramos (29-6-3, 22 KOs). Two further matches for the undercard are set to be announced at a later date, rounding out a full night of action for local boxing fans.

Ticket Sales and Event Details

Ticket information for the Chase Center event will be released in the future. The announcement has generated significant anticipation in the Bay Area, building on the momentum from Haney’s previous appearances and the ongoing interest in world-class boxing events in the region.

Source: kron4.com.