Why is Haney fighting a better opponent than Davis?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Perkin Warbeck, Dec 4, 2021.


  1. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Gervonta Davis is fighting age 23 Isaac Cruz, who was beaten by an 8-5 fighter, for the WBA "world" lightweight title.

    Devin Haney is fighting a better opponent in age 29 Joseph Diaz, who only ever lost to one world-class boxer.

    Davis is by far the more hyped lightweight than Haney, and he's four years older at age 27 to Haney who is just age 23.

    Gervonta Davis should be fighting the best lightweights by now, if he's as good as his manager and promoter say.
     
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  2. jaytxxl

    jaytxxl Well-Known Member Full Member

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    See that’s where you’re wrong Ring has Haney #3 and Jojo Diaz #6 at LW. Tank Davis is the Ring Champion at GervontaWeight while Cruz is #1 at GervontaWeight..
     
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  3. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hanie is Hungry,
    got a chip on his shoulder,
    & has a lot of control over his own career…
    I’d imagine it was one of the main reasons he opted NOT to $ign away to Mayweather Promotions.
     
  4. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    At least Twink is fighting a natural 135 pounder who is roughly his size and who can crack a bit. I get that JoJo is a former world champion and has the much better resume and pedigree than Cruz, but he's a featherfisted leprechaun with kangaroo arms fighting a massive 135 pounder who holds huge physical advantages over him.
     
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  5. Puroresu_Fan

    Puroresu_Fan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Haney's age gets forgotten a lot. His only 23 and hasn't been carefully managed to avoid anyone.

    His far from the finished article yet looking at this forum you would he was on the slide into irrelevance.
     
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  6. TBI

    TBI Active Member Full Member

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    How tested is Haney's chin?
     
  7. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Cruz is a good opponent, my only issue is that its PPV.
     
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  8. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tested enough. We know that chin is made of toilet paper
     
  9. TBI

    TBI Active Member Full Member

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    Clowns. High paid sparring match.
     
  10. Maidanas Gun Tattoo

    Maidanas Gun Tattoo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think his last 2 fights showed a lot that he lacks. And that has to do with the step up in competition.
     
  11. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    These guys are all overhyped in this division.