Devin Haney has taken issue with Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe's recent remarks. While Ellerbe feels a bout between Haney and Gervonta Davis is premature, Haney sees it differently. He believes a face-off with "Tank" Davis is what the boxing world needs right now, without the prolonged wait.
Haney criticizes the “marination model” of Mayweather Promotions, which involves delaying significant fights to maximize revenue. This strategy might have been a financial boon for Floyd Mayweather’s clash with Manny Pacquiao, but it left fans wanting more. They paid a hefty sum for a pay-per-view event that didn’t quite match the anticipation.
There’s speculation in boxing circles that Mayweather Promotions and PBC are protecting Davis, ensuring he faces only opponents he can beat. This strategy, they argue, is to milk the most profit from Davis’s career. But Haney is ready to disrupt this narrative. He’s expressed his willingness to take on the biggest names in the sport, emphasizing his commitment to giving fans the fights they want to see.
The looming question is whether Mayweather Promotions would risk a Davis vs. Haney showdown, especially if Haney doesn’t impress against Regis Prograis on December 9th. If they’re considering bouts with influencers like Ryan Garcia, then a match with Haney seems plausible.
Haney recognizes the challenges ahead. Several fighters in the 140-lb division could pose a threat. But he remains undeterred, eager to prove himself and give boxing fans the matchups they crave.
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