Comments Thread For: Bob Arum dubs Devin Haney a ?track star?

[Muchen]

He didn’t look good last time out, but that was his first time after getting cheated. I give him credit for facing a big puncher like Norman next.

[HandsofIron]

Haney vs Shakur in a track meet.

[LarryMerchant'sBottle]

He didn’t look good last time out, but that was his first time after getting cheated. I give him credit for facing a big puncher like Norman next.

No disrespect intended towards you nor Devin as I'm on record here stating that I'm a fan of Devin and although I'm a fan of Devin, I'm not a fanboy of his nor any boxer, and I won't make excuses nor will shy away from criticizing fighters that I like.

These guys are professional fighters and Devin has been boxing since he was around 7 years of age. Ryan on Ostarine shouldn't be a reason for Devin to have fought the way he did against a slow, old shot fighter like Ramirez. Had Devin just fought in such manner for the first 3 rounds, I would understand, but it was evident early on that Ramirez was over matched and Devin could land at will. With the preparation and physique Devin had, he should have KO'd him or TKO'd him that night, there was no reason for Devin to have fought the way he fought, which was "fighting scared".

As for taking on Norman next, that should be a good fight and Devin's either gonna fight the way he had fought before he fought Ramirez or exactly the way he fought against Ramirez. I'm hoping the way he was fighting prior to Ramirez because even while getting dropped by Ryan he got up and fought with courage, but fighting guys like Norman is what he's gonna have to do if he wants to be a title holder at 147. No point in avoiding Norman or fighters with heavy fists as all the top fighters at 147 and up are gonna have heavy hands.

[BlackRobb]

Devin & Bill have been running since they saw Shakur stepped into the ring after the Loma fight. They've been running ever since.

[champion4ever]

Yes Bob; Haney is a track star. At the same time he is a track star who could and knows how to fight.

[champion4ever]

Haney is no damn club fighter. He is a boxer with skills. While Norman’s current knockout streak is impressive. However, they were all against handpicked, limited and overmatched opponents. Haney doesn’t fight like those guys.

[champion4ever]

No disrespect intended towards you nor Devin as I'm on record here stating that I'm a fan of Devin and although I'm a fan of Devin, I'm not a fanboy of his nor any boxer, and I won't make excuses nor will shy away from criticizing fighters that I like.

These guys are professional fighters and Devin has been boxing since he was around 7 years of age. Ryan on Ostarine shouldn't be a reason for Devin to have fought the way he did against a slow, old shot fighter like Ramirez. Had Devin just fought in such manner for the first 3 rounds, I would understand, but it was evident early on that Ramirez was over matched and Devin could land at will. With the preparation and physique Devin had, he should have KO'd him or TKO'd him that night, there was no reason for Devin to have fought the way he fought, which was "fighting scared".

As for taking on Norman next, that should be a good fight and Devin's either gonna fight the way he had fought before he fought Ramirez or exactly the way he fought against Ramirez. I'm hoping the way he was fighting prior to Ramirez because even while getting dropped by Ryan he got up and fought with courage, but fighting guys like Norman is what he's gonna have to do if he wants to be a title holder at 147. No point in avoiding Norman or fighters with heavy fists as all the top fighters at 147 and up are gonna have heavy hands.

I still don’t get the backlash by some boxing fans scapegoating Devin Haney for Ryan Garcia’s transgressions.

Haney was professional. He cut the weight and fought at the contractually agreed upon weight limit. However, Ryan deliberately did not.

He chose to cheat by gaining an upper hand by weighing approximately four pounds over the contractually agreed upon weight limit through the use of PEDS.

Now this same loser is scapegoating Oscar De La Hoya for his loss to Rolly Romero. Is it ever this kid’s fault or it is always somebody else’s fault?

When will he ever man up and take personal responsibility and full accountability for his own actions and mistakes?

[MulaKO]

Yes Bob; Haney is a track star. At the same time he is a track star who could and knows how to fight.

But to scared to do any of that
I put my money in Shakur , he’s got longer legs

[ShoulderRoll]

Yes Bob; Haney is a track star. At the same time he is a track star who could and knows how to fight.

He knows how to fight scared you mean. As well as run.

I hope Turki breaks out the 18’ x 18’ ring for this one.

[landotter]

All Haney needs to do is put together the performance we all know he can to shut everyone up.

Will he?

All Haney needs to do is get the fire back and reignite his passion for boxing.

Can he?