Bill Haney says he wants Gervonta Davis next for Devin Haney after Tank defends his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach on March 1st.
If Bill gets his wish, Devin will come off a long layoff to fight Tank (30-0, 28 KOs). He might have to drop to 135 or a catchweight of 137.
Bill Haney wants Davis Bout
The contest would be perceived as a cashout for Haney, 26, who is coming off a loss and likely has low self-confidence. Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) hasn’t fought since losing to Ryan Garcia on April 20, and Bill says Dev will be out of the ring for a year before fighting again.
“We’re not taking **. Tank Davis when he’s done with Lamont Roach. How about that?” Bill Haney told Knockoutboxing86 TV when asked who Devin Haney is fighting next.
It’s hard to say the reasons behind Bill Haney brought up Tank Davis’ name as the guy he wants Devin to fight next. It could be one of these reasons:
A. Clout pursues to get Devin’s name in the fire
B. Cash out in a big payday before retirement
C. Belief Devin can win
D. Career revival at 135 against smaller fighters
Is Devin back at Lightweight?
Haney could reinvent himself by returning to 135 and using his massive size for that division, as he had before moving to 140 in 2023.
Keyshawn Davis, a massive 135 with the frame of a welterweight (147), will leave with the background to the lightweight to celebrate the 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 make a quick move because Tank sounds serious about retiring after three more fights in 2025. He’s made a lot of money in his career, and doesn’t seem interested in fighting beyond next year.
The loss of Ryan seems to have undermined Haney’s ambition. The two-division world champion hasn’t done anything since being beaten by Kingry last April.
