“It’s going to affect him,” Devin Haney’s father warns Floyd Mayweather to compete for fight night limelight claiming son outshining ‘Money’ at 24

Devin Haney's father claims son is outperforming boxing legend Floyd Mayweather at the age of 24 ahead of upcoming boxing bout.

“It’s going to affect him,” Devin Haney’s father warns Floyd Mayweather to compete for fight night limelight claiming son outshining ‘Money’ at 24

Devin Haney's father issues chalenge to Floyd Mayweather ( Image via Imago )

Devin Haney‘s father, Bill Haney, has challenged Floyd Mayweather in response to rumors of a fight between Devin Haney and Mikey Garcia. Bill Haney claimed that Devin is achieving at the age of 24 what Mayweather was not doing at the same age.

Bill Haney said that Mayweather does not want to compete with his son, as he perceived Devin would outshine Mayweather. This challenge has sparked interest in a potential showdown between the two. Bill Haney spoke his mind in an interview with AKHi TV where he said: 

I guarantee you he don’t want to run up against no mother f***ing Devin Haney...I’mma tell you, it’s going to affect him in a way that it’s going to be different...
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Haney has risen through the ranks of boxing, becoming a lightweight world champion at a young age. He has gained significant recognition as a talented fighter. Bill Haney’s comments reflect the confidence he has in his son’s abilities and the desire to see him compete with boxing‘s elite, including Mayweather.

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Haney and Floyd Mayweather have different approaches to boxing. Haney has criticized Mayweather’s obsession with maintaining an undefeated record at all costs, which he believes has negatively affected the sport of boxing. While Bill Haney has expressed his views, Floyd Mayweather’s legacy in boxing remains significant. Mayweather is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Sean O’Malley speaks on his potential fight with Devin Haney

Sean O’Malley and Devin Haney have been involved in discussions about a potential fight. O’Malley has expressed his interest in boxing. Haney himself has warned O’Malley about the competitiveness of such a bout. He suggested that it might not be a competitive fight.

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Sean O’Malley and Devin Haney’s potential boxing bout ( Image via X )

However, it is worth noting that the UFC bantamweight champion mentioned that the UFC has zero interest in him pursuing a boxing match with Devin Haney, as they do not see it as a lucrative option. On his “TimboSugarShow” podcast O’Malley said: 

I didn’t even really know who he was until more recent...I talked to the UFC about a potential boxing fight someday, and they were like, ‘No one knows Devin Haney. There’s a 0 percent chance that ever happens. He’s just not a star. No one knows him.'

Devin Haney is a prominent professional boxer and unified lightweight champion. He holds an impressive record of 30 wins with no defeats. Devin Haney’s career in professional boxing has made him a notable figure in the sport. He continues to be a rising star with his impressive record and championship status.

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