Devin Haney, the current WBC super-lightweight champion, is not one to shy away from a challenge. After successfully conquering the lightweight division and vacating his titles to pursue multi-division championship status, Haney has set his sights on his next opponent: Gervonta Davis. However, Haney claims that Davis only talks about fighting him when he has a fight scheduled. Will Davis accept the challenge this time? Let’s dive into the details and predictions for this potential 140lb showdown.
Heading 1: Haney Continues to Prove Himself
Haney made a statement in the boxing world last year by outpointing pound-for-pound great Vasyl Lomachenko. This victory solidified his spot as one of the best fighters in the sport. He then went on to vacate his undisputed lightweight throne to pursue multi-division championship status, and he was successful in his attempts. In his first fight at 140lbs, Haney whitewashed Regis Prograis in another impressive performance. Now, he is ready to take on another big name in the division: Gervonta Davis.
Heading 2: Davis’ Rise to Fame
Gervonta Davis has been making waves in the boxing world, especially after his knockout victory over Ryan Garcia in 2023. This win furthered his claim to becoming the “face of boxing” and reports of astonishing pay-per-view sales only added to his fame. Davis has also previously held a world title at 140lbs, making this potential matchup even more intriguing.
Heading 3: Haney Challenges Davis
Despite calling out Davis for years, Haney claims that Davis only talks about fighting him when he has a fight scheduled. However, Haney is ready to face Davis at 140lbs anytime, anywhere. In a recent social media post, Haney expressed his desire to fight Davis and challenged him to have his team reach out to make the fight happen. With interest from Saudi to stage the fight, this could be the next big event in the boxing world.
Heading 4: Martin’s Mandatory Challenge
The only person who may not be excited about this potential fight is Sandor Martin, the WBC mandatory challenger for Haney’s title. However, Martin has recently signed with Top Rank and will likely be facing Haney next. But for the rest of the boxing universe, Haney vs. Davis is a matchup that simply must happen.
Heading 5: The Fight Everyone Wants to See
Haney vs. Davis is a clash that fans have been anticipating for years. Both fighters have shown their skills and determination in the ring, and a matchup between them would undoubtedly be an exciting one. This fight would not only determine who is the best at 140lbs, but it could also solidify the winner’s spot as one of the top fighters in the sport.
Heading 6: Conclusion
Devin Haney is ready to defend his 140lb title against Gervonta Davis, but will the ‘Tank’ accept the challenge? Haney has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world, and Davis’ rise to fame has made this potential matchup even more intriguing. With interest from Saudi to stage the fight, fans can only hope that Davis accepts Haney’s challenge and gives us the showdown we’ve all been waiting for. Stay tuned for updates on this highly anticipated matchup.
Sources:
1. “Devin Haney Accuses Gervonta Davis Of Only Talking When He Has A Fight Scheduled” by Tom Eaton, Boxing Social, 20 January 2024.
2. “Devin Haney: Gervonta Davis fight can happen at 140lbs, offers to fight ‘Tank’ in Saudi” by Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, 20 January 2024.
