Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The air in Riyadh is electric as boxing’s elite descend on the Kingdom for “Ring IV: Night of the Champions,” but all eyes are locked on tomorrow’s explosive co-main event: undefeated WBO welterweight champion Brian “The Assassin II” Norman Jr. (28-0, 22 KOs) defending his title against former undisputed lightweight king Devin “The Dream” Haney (32-0, 15 KOs – 1 NC).
Friday’s official weigh-in, set for 6:00 PM AST (10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM GMT), promises more fireworks than the fight itself after a heated promotional tour that saw the pair nearly come to blows in New York. Norman Jr., the hard-hitting 24-year-old from Atlanta, has vowed to “put some peach sauce” on Haney with his devastating power, while the 27-year-old Haney insists he’s “levels above” and ready to showcase a “new and improved” version at a natural 147 pounds.
The ceremonial weigh-in will be streamed live and free on DAZN’s YouTube channel, DAZN’s social media platforms (including X, Facebook, and Instagram), Top Rank Boxing and The Ring Magazine’s official channels. Fans can expect the full spectacle: intense face-offs, final words, and the all-important scale readings as both men tip the 147-pound welterweight limit. DAZN has confirmed embedded streams across their app and website, with multilingual commentary available for global viewers.
This marks Haney’s true welterweight debut after vacating his lightweight crowns and a controversial no-contest against Ryan Garcia last year (overturned due to Garcia’s PED failure). His May decision win over Jose Ramirez drew criticism for its cautious style, fueling doubts about his chin and aggression. Norman Jr., elevated to full WBO champion after Terence Crawford’s departure, has been unstoppable – his one-punch fifth-round KO of Jin Sasaki in June remains a Knockout of the Year contender.
“Devin’s tough, he never ducks anyone,” Norman Jr. said earlier this week, downplaying their earlier scuffle where Haney’s security got involved. “But tomorrow on those scales, and Saturday in the ring, he’ll feel my power. It won’t go long.”
Haney fired back: “I’m here to become a three-division champion. Norman’s good against the guys they’ve fed him, but I’m the best he’s ever seen. Watch me box circles and break him down.”
Oddsmakers have this near pick’em at -110 each way, reflecting the clash of styles: Haney’s elite jab, movement, and ring IQ against Norman’s explosive left hook and pressure. A staredown meltdown is all but guaranteed – remember their tense New York presser?
The full “Ring IV” card streams exclusively on DAZN PPV tomorrow (Saturday, November 22) starting at 5:00 PM ET, headlined by David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde. But tonight’s weigh-in is free and unmissable – tune in as two unbeaten welterweights set the stage for what could be 2025’s early Fight of the Year candidate.
