Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney was arrested early on Thursday morning and charged with felony possession of a concealed weapon.
Haney, 24, was arrested shortly after midnight in Los Angeles and released on $35,000 bond several hours later, the celebrity news website TMZ reported, citing jail records. Haney, who has a record of 30 wins and no defeats, owns the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF belts.
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The car Haney was riding in was pulled over for a routine traffic stop after an unsafe lane change and failure to use a turn signal, according to a report citing police.
The driver of the vehicle, not Haney, told police there was a firearm in the car. Cops found a semi-automatic handgun under the driver’s seat. Because no one claimed ownership, Haney was arrested and booked on the felony since the car was registered in his name.
“It’s a misunderstanding that will be solved when Devin goes to court,” Haney’s father, trainer and manager, Bill Haney, told ESPN. “It’s unfortunate that he was arrested with his armed licensed security, and I’m confident things are going to be worked out.”
Haney, 24, will have a court appearance on 3 August.