Fresh off a commanding twelve-round unanimous decision victory over WBC light welterweight champion Regis Prograis, Devin Haney is now setting his sights on a high-profile fight with Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Haney's triumph at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, has propelled him to seek a bout with Davis, which he believes would be a major draw in boxing.
Haney, after securing his second-division world title, emphasized that a match-up against Tank Davis represents “The best fight in boxing” and is eager to see it materialize. However, making this fight a reality will require overcoming several significant hurdles, including weight class agreements, rehydration clauses, purse splits, and venue locations.
Tank Davis has been criticized by Devin and his father, Bill Haney, for avoiding top-tier opponents and settling for lesser-known fighters. Bill Haney specifically pointed out the mismatch in Tank’s fights and the high prices fans have to pay to watch them. In contrast, Devin Haney expressed his desire to make the biggest and best fights happen, including a potential showdown with WBO light welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez if it aligns financially and logistically.
The Haneys believe that Tank’s reluctance to fight Devin stems from a lack of confidence in winning, drawing a parallel to the fable ‘The Fox & the Grapes.’ Bill Haney urged fans not to be misled by Tank’s choice of opponents, emphasizing Devin’s representation of what boxing should be.
As Haney continues to push for a fight with Davis, it remains to be seen whether these two top fighters will square off in the ring. Such a bout would not only be a significant event for boxing fans but also a defining moment in both fighters’ careers.
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