Boxing star Devin Haney has been arrested by the Los Angeles Police after they found a semi-automatic handgun in his car. This discovery was made while the authorities were making a routine check on Thursday. According to the cops, Haney was not in the driver’s seat when they found the gun.
The police officials told Haney and his security to step outside the car for a search. The automatic gun was found under the seat and reportedly, no one was ready to take ownership of the firearm. As the car was registered under the star boxer’s name, he was arrested immediately on the charges of a felony, possession of a concealed weapon.
As per the official reports, his car was pulled over because of a failure to use turn signal and unsafe lane change. According to a report by TMZ Sports, he was released at 8.12 AM on Thursday after paying a massive bail amount of $35,000. His hearing for the matter is due for next month.
Boxing Star Devin Haney Arrested, Semi-Automatic Gun Allegedly Found In Car https://t.co/YgLK450AVJ
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) July 13, 2023
The light-weight world champion is coming from a big win against Vasyl Lomachenko and remains unbeaten in the 30 fights he has participated in so far.
The world champion’s last win was the biggest fight in his career and he was expected to fight Teofimo Lopez next as he got into a Twitter battle with him before the arrest.
Devin Haney refused to take ownership of firearm present in his car
As per the reports, Devin Haney and the people present with him inside the car did not take responsibility for the ownership of the the gun.
Furthermore, because the vehicle was registered the name of the boxer, he was booked by the police.
The boxer was leaving Hollywood LA catch spot when the police arrested him. According to his father, Bill Haney, everything is fine as there has been a misunderstanding which will be solved in the court of law.
Yo hoe ass never retired n the first place.. let’s see if you really want the smoke. I’m gonna b 140 champ regardless. U asked for 20 million last time my pops talked too u. https://t.co/lDid9ZYJOP
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) July 13, 2023
“It’s a misunderstanding that will be solved when Devin goes to court,” Haney’s father, and manager, Bill Haney said. “It’s unfortunate that he was arrested with his armed licensed security, and I’m confident things are going to be worked out.”
The 24-year old’s last fight was against Vasyl Lomachenko which he won by a unanimous decision. In the last few years, he made a name for himself by popular victories against Loma, George Kambosos Jr., Joseph Diaz Jr. and Yuriorkis Gamboa. He is considered by many to be the best boxer currently.