I feel like the hate Haney gets is from his style, his reaction to getting hit, and his dad.
His style: at worst its his fight against Ramirez. No punches for 30+ seconds round after round. At best he knocks down his guy like Norman and Prograis. But most time its a zero risk jab and move.
His reaction to getting hit: He looks scared. He clinches and hugs like he's in love. Against Linares he was buzzed and clinched for 2, 3 rounds. There's a clip floating around where Lomachenko lands a punch and Haney gets a spooked looked and immediately backpedals. Not a good look.
Finally his dad. It's obvious that Bill is trying to live vicariously through his son and that's annoying to a lot of people.
Mix all this together and that's why people give Haney more stick then Bivol.
His style: at worst its his fight against Ramirez. No punches for 30+ seconds round after round. At best he knocks down his guy like Norman and Prograis. But most time its a zero risk jab and move.
His reaction to getting hit: He looks scared. He clinches and hugs like he's in love. Against Linares he was buzzed and clinched for 2, 3 rounds. There's a clip floating around where Lomachenko lands a punch and Haney gets a spooked looked and immediately backpedals. Not a good look.
Finally his dad. It's obvious that Bill is trying to live vicariously through his son and that's annoying to a lot of people.
Mix all this together and that's why people give Haney more stick then Bivol.



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