Bill Haney says he wants Gervonta Davis next for Devin Haney after Tank defends his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach on March 1.
If Bill gets his wish, Devin will come out of a long hiatus to fight Tank (30-0, 28 KO). He may have to go down to 135 or a 137 catch weight.
Bill Haney wants Davis fight
The contest would be seen as a withdrawal for Haney, 26, who is coming off a loss and probably has his confidence at an all-time low. Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) hasn't fought since losing to Ryan Garcia on April 20, and Bill says Dev will stay out of the ring for a year before fighting again.
“We don’t have sex. Tank Davis when he finished with Lamont Roach. And this? Bill Haney told Knockoutboxing86 TV, when asked who Devin Haney will fight next.
It's hard to say the patterns behind Bill Haney bringing up the name Tank Davis as the guy he wants Devin to fight next. Could it be one of these reasons:
A. Clout wants to put Devin's name in the spotlight
B. Collect a big salary before retirement
C. Belief that Devin can win
D. Career renaissance at 135 against smaller fighters
Soothsayer back at lightweight?
Haney could reinvent himself by moving back to 135 and using his massive size for that division, as he did before moving up to 140 in 2023.
Keyshawn Davis, a massive 135 with the frame of a welterweight [147]gets away with changing to lightweight to feast on smaller fighters. If Keyshawn could do it, Haney could join the party, rejuvenate his career and get that big payday against Tank Davis.
Devin will have to act quickly as Tank seems serious about retiring after three more fights in 2025. He has made a lot of money during his career and he no longer seems interested in fighting beyond the next year.
The loss to Ryan appears to have undermined Haney's ambition. The two-division world champion has done nothing since being pummeled by Kingry last April.
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