Comments Thread For: Devin Haney: "I Hold The Keys To The Lightweight Division"

[crimsonfalcon07]

May 20th we might find that dad left the kid the keys to the house while he was off doing military service. Haney overlooking all kinds of talented guys. The top champions always scout the talent so they can be prepared. Shows Haney's headed for 140 soon.

[Boxviewer]

I agree Tank vs Shakur is the best fight to be made at 135, but they would still have to fight Haney for all of those belt's.
Unless he vacate's all of them, and move's up to the 140 pound division, which would be his best course of action for Haney.
In the hopes that the added five pound's, might be able to put a little more power into his punches, in order to become more of a complete fighter.

It depends on whether Haney still will be the belts holder after the Loma fight. We shouldn't overlook Loma, I believe he's capable of beating Haney despite his age and size he has enough pops and a lot of tricks to cause Haney troubles.

[Boricua181]

I see the plan, and I dislike the plan! Prograis made it sound like the plan is fighting Matias toward the end of the 3-year deal! Unacceptable!

Let me be clear I didn't state that it was a three year deal, I posted that Prograis has signed a three fight deal which start's with his first defense in June.
So the end of the tree fight deal should probably come up around December of 2024, and not some time in the middle to late 2024, but I agree with you.
I wish that their fight was taking place after Prograis' up coming title defense which is scheduled for 6/17/23, against Liam Paro 23-0 (14 KO's).

[thack]

Haney certainly shouts the loudest and we all know he who shouts loudest usually has the least to say. The division is buzzing but the only way we will find out is in the ring ...I hope these fights get made unlike the stalling of the heavies and the welters.

[Boricua181]

It depends on whether Haney still will be the belts holder after the Loma fight. We shouldn't overlook Loma, I believe he's capable of beating Haney despite his age and size he has enough pops and a lot of tricks to cause Haney troubles.

It definitely depend's on whether Haney still has the belt's, it's not that I'm over looking Loma who has a fair enough chance of winning.
My comment was based on my belief that Haney will defeat Lomachencko, therefore he's the one that'll be facing the other top fighter's.
Even if Lomachencko were to defeat Haney, I don't think that he would stand a chance against Tank Davis, or Shakur Stevenson.

[daggum]

It definitely depend's on whether Haney still has the belt's, it's not that I'm over looking Loma who has a fair enough chance of winning.
My comment was based on my belief that Haney will defeat Lomachencko, therefore he's the one that'll be facing the other top fighter's.
Even if Lomachencko were to defeat Haney, I don't think that he would stand a chance against Tank Davis, or Shakur Stevenson.

if tank was scared of loma before, and loma beats haney, wouldnt that make tank even more scared? i think if loma loses and looks bad in the process thats the only possible way tank would ever figth him

[crimsonfalcon07]

It definitely depend's on whether Haney still has the belt's, it's not that I'm over looking Loma who has a fair enough chance of winning.
My comment was based on my belief that Haney will defeat Lomachencko, therefore he's the one that'll be facing the other top fighter's.
Even if Lomachencko were to defeat Haney, I don't think that he would stand a chance against Tank Davis, or Shakur Stevenson.

Southpaws are going to be a harder out for Loma because his style is predicated on outmaneuvering opponents, and it's easier to get outside orthodox opponents, literally just a step and shuffle, and you're outside all their weapons. In closed stance, you have to use shifts and pivots to get angles, and you're often still enough in the pocket to get hit. Tank will probably be easier to outpoint for Loma because he's low activity, and gets hit plenty, but he's got the wild card of his power that seems to be unmatched at anywhere near 135. He could lose 11 rounds and then score a KO.

Loma's only fought 3 dedicated southpaws in his career, although they're mostly all very skilled fighters (Russell Jr, Rigo, and Campbell). But those were all smaller guys. If he does beat Haney, and goes after those fights, more power to him though.

[Boricua181]

if tank was scared of loma before, and loma beats haney, wouldnt that make tank even more scared? i think if loma loses and looks bad in the process thats the only possible way tank would ever figth him

His promoter at the time Floyd Mayweather kept Tank away from Loma, but that was back in 2017, 6 1/2 year's ago.
Back then Lomachencko would've probably beaten Tank, but this Tank is a whole other animal now.
Tank has gotten 12 more fight's of experience, while Loma has gotten 10 more fight's of wear, and tear, plus shoulder surgery.
Tank is also 7 year's younger than Loma, Tank will be jumping at the chance to fight Loma if he's able to defeat Haney.
Loma has proven heart, and a sturdy chin, but I think that Tank knock's him out if, and when they ever fight.

[Bronx2245]

Let me be clear I didn't state that it was a three year deal, I posted that Prograis has signed a three fight deal which start's with his first defense in June.
So the end of the tree fight deal should probably come up around December of 2024, and not some time in the middle to late 2024, but I agree with you.
I wish that their fight was taking place after Prograis' up coming title defense which is scheduled for 6/17/23, against Liam Paro 23-0 (14 KO's).

OK, my bad! Thanks for the clarity, but at the rate Prograis fights, 3 fights = 3 years!

[rckdees]

Loma is going to beat this guy