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Rolly Romero Differentiates His and Isaac Cruz’s Performance Against Gervonta Davis

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29 fights, 27 KOs, only 2 escaped the count. A fight against Gervonta Davis is a genuine test of boxing prowess, skills, and temperament, and Isaac Cruz hanged in there and escaped the punishment. The fans have since lauded ‘Pitbull’. That’s a parameter that boxing fans have set for any boxer that faces ‘Tank’. However, there is more to it, as Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero explains.

‘Rolly’ Romero and ‘Pitbull’ face each other on March 30 with the super lightweight strap on the line. While the tensions are soaring, the two are claiming themselves as boxers of high caliber to justify their position at the top. But how do you put boxers in a category? By measuring their performances against a common but top opponent. Here, it’s ‘Tank’. However, Romero claims Davis was “confused” and “struggled” for one reason against Cruz.

Rolly Romero doesn’t believe Pitbull Cruz was better
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The WBA champion shared his retelling of the story with the PBC. He disclosed that Davis’ injury hurt his chances against Cruz, and he failed to trigger his left hand. In addition, fighting a shorter opponent threw him off. Contrary to Cruz’s points loss, Romero was knocked out cold in round 6.

“Gervonta Davis when he fought Pibull Cruz, he was clearly injured and wasn’t throwing his left hand. And I think Gervonta had more of a struggle with him because Gervonta, for the first time in his whole life, fought someone who is actually shorter than him. It probably confused him more than anything,” Romero explained.

“Everybody says Pitbull Cruz did this and this. The only reason they say that Pitbull Cruz is good against Gervonta Davis is because Gervonta Davis didn’t knock him out. And with me, I was clearly dominating the whole fight,” Romero added with visible frustration. However, the American champion is grateful for the fight that helped him grow better not only as a boxer but also as a person. He spent a year alone, but he was again fighting for the world title against Ismael Barroso.

The Gervonta Davis fight that changed Romero’s life

The 15-1 record holder filtered people around him. “Because of that fight, I tend to understand him a bit more too… I owe him that, ’cause that’s more important to me than money,” Romero expressed in the Cigar Talk interview.

Moreover, Romero became more focused and clinched the title against Barroso, albeit controversially. He is now set to defend his crown against Isaac Cruz in Las Vegas and would look to add to and utilize his experience of fighting ‘Tank’. Meanwhile, coming into the fight with a close win against Giovanni Cabrera, Cruz is moving up a division in an endeavor to add a world title and improve his record to 26-2-1.

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“He cannot hit hard” – Ryan Garcia opens up on the power of Gervonta Davis

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Ryan Garcia believes that Gervonta Davis’ power isn’t as big of a deal as claimed.

‘KingRy’ recently signed a deal to return to the boxing ring against Devin Haney on April 20. For Garcia, the fight will be his first since a knockout win over Oscar Duarte in December. That stoppage victory was an incredibly important one for the former interim champion.

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The bout took place just months after Garcia suffered the first defeat of his career against ‘Tank’. Last April, the two stars met in Las Vegas in the biggest pay-per-view of the year. Despite some early success in the opening round from Garcia, it was largely dominated by Davis.

In the closing seconds of round two, Davis flattened Garcia. While the young boxer was able to climb off the canvas, he wound up being stopped in the seventh round by a body shot. Nearly a year on from that bout, Garcia was asked to rate Davis’ power in an interview.

Speaking with Jack Alter, Garcia argued that the lightweight champion doesn’t hit that hard. Instead, it’s Davis’ precise punching that causes more damage than anything. In the interview, ‘KingRy’ stated

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CEO Leonard Ellerbe Offers Words of Encouragement to Rolly Romero as He Credits Gervonta Davis for Changing His Life

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The first career loss for a boxer can be a devastating affair for them! However, for Rolly Romero, it seemed to have worked out in his favor. At least, that’s what he claims it did! So, Leonard Ellerbe turned to social media today, responding to Romero. Back in May 2022, Romero went toe to toe with Gervonta Davis and saw his record tarnished via loss.

So, while appearing in an interview with Cigar Talk on 15 February, the WBA super lightweight champion claimed, “It was like God flushed all the trash out of my life. Flushed every bit of trash out of my life.” He highlighted that money wasn’t the reason, stating, “I don’t give a s**t about money. Money is [going to] come regardless.” So, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions had some kind words for Romero!

Leonard Ellerbe claims a loss isn’t always a loss

It’s worth mentioning that Gervonta Davis had separated from Floyd Mayweather’s Money Team in 2022 before facing and defeating Romero via sixth-round stoppage. However, Davis and his prior promoters have remained on good terms. Ellerbe often supports and speaks highly of Davis as well.

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So, when he discovered the clip of Romero’s interview with Cigar Talk, he penned a short message for the boxer. “Sometimes a loss is a win in real life,” wrote Ellerbe. The update comes a month before Romero will enter the ring against Davis’ former foe, Isaac Cruz, on March 30 in the undercard of Keith Thurman and Tim Tszyu. What’s more, even though Romero seems grateful about the ‘Tank’ fight now, back when he lost the fight – he had other ideas!

Rolly Romero wanted a rematch

During the post-fight press conference for the bout, Romero refused to believe that he had lost the fight! “I won all six rounds, I won every moment of that fight, I exposed him, and we need to run that s*** back,” said Romero! “I want Gervonta Davis again, I was winning that f***ing fight, and I just got hit with a clean shot, that’s all,” he continued.

“I want Gervonta Davis again, I exposed his a**, and everybody in this room knows it,” he added. Despite Romero’s claims about the loss, it didn’t convince Gervonta Davis that a rematch would change the outcome of the fight. Since Romero got knocked out so badly during the fight, Davis refused to give Romero a rematch.

A few years have passed since Rolly Romero suffered his first career loss at the hands of Gervonta Davis, and it seems to have given him a new perspective on the loss. Something Leonard Ellerbe seems to agree on! However, the question is, what do you think about Romeron claiming the Davis fight changed his life?

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Roy Jones Jr Picks Three Opponents Gervonta Davis Should Fight Before it Gets Too Late

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Roy Jones Jr. comes as a well-wisher in the life of Gervonta Davis. Especially at a time, when he hasn’t been able to finalize a bout since April 2023. Notably, Davis isn’t confined by weight classes. Despite reigning at 135 pounds, rumors whisper of a possible return to 130. Within the lightweight division, a smorgasbord of talent awaits.

Shakur Stevenson‘s southpaw style beckons, while the legendary Vasyl Lomachenko offers a clash of generations. Super lightweights like Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez present their own hurdles: Haney’s lightning jab and Lopez Jr.’s brute force could push Davis to new heights. Amidst all these options, the former 4-division world champion advised Davis to sign a contract immediately.

Gervonta Davis: must-see TV or missing out?

Roy Jones Jr. very well understands that the demand for a ‘Tank’ fight is quite high in the market. For a boxer like Davis, it doesn’t matter who his opponent is, he’ll always triumph in the PPV numbers, no matter what. Jones Jr. termes it, “He’s a must-see TV.” But at the same time, he also believes that he shouldn’t be waiting on important fights for too long, as it’d get troublesome for him in the future.
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So, Jones Jr. stated, “Yeah you want to see him fight Shakur, yeah you want to see him fight the Haney’s. Haney is probably outgoing, Shakur ain’t gonna be far behind that because he’s short, they’re not.” Furthermore, he continued, “So if they’re gonna fight one of them, we better hurry up and do it now because the longer he waits, the more it weighs in their favor because they’re both gonna get bigger than him.”

So, Davis needs to get a fight for himself, and if not, Jones Jr. said, “So maybe you see him go back and fight somebody we want to see him fight a long time ago. We used to want to see him fight Loma. They stood at 135. Why not go back and fight Loma now?” So, Davis shouldn’t wait anymore to finalize a fight for himself. And as of now, Davis is showing interest in squaring up against Conor Benn.

Benn vs. Davis: An Unexpected Clash

Lightweight kingpin Tank Davis faces a curveball – a potential fight against welterweight powerhouse Conor Benn. This David vs. Goliath clash pits Benn’s raw size and power against Davis’s technical brilliance and speed. Can Benn’s thunderous punches overcome Davis’s footwork and precision Intrigue abounds.

Benn’s lack of elite experience raises eyebrows, while Davis also faces a similar issue against the fighters of higher-weight classes. Furthermore, former world champion George Groves shared his thoughts on the fight. He said, “I dunno, I wouldn’t go against Davis.” So, despite all the pros and cons, Davis still holds an upper hand over Benn.

Boxing fans hold their breath, waiting to see if this intriguing encounter unfolds and who emerges victorious. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Gervonta Davis Is the “Ultimate Grudge Match” for Devin Haney, Bill Haney Speaks Up

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Why hasn’t the boxing world seen Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis in the ring together yet? Bill Haney drops a bombshell on The MMA Hour, hinting at an “ultimate grudge match” brewing beneath the surface. Oddly, despite their paths almost crossing in the past, something always stops the fight from finalizing.

Is it fear, money, or something more peculiar? Bill speaks up. With a history of near-misses and heated exchanges, this potential showdown is shrouded in intrigue. What’s really holding back the clash of these titans?

The boxing world demands answers

Bill Haney didn’t mince words about the anticipated fight between Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis. “I mean, the ultimate grudge match is Tank himself,” he declared. According to Bill, the boxing community has begun to question the delay, pushing for clarity and action. “I know that you guys, the leading professionals in the industry, have now started to say, okay, what’s the problem then? And I love it,” he shared.

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Furthermore, Bill Haney dismissed the usual barriers cited for not finalizing the fight. “They’re running out of excuses about the money and the popularity and all these other things,” he confidently stated. Bill conveyed how the ongoing situation has affected him. “I told him, you got to deal with him now or you’re going to deal with him later,” he recounted, signaling a warning or perhaps a prophecy about the inevitable clash.

His tone then shifted to a lighter note, revealing the positive impact of his son’s success on their lives. “My suits are getting more nicer, I’m smiling more better, and I don’t look like I’m going nowhere,” he said. Bill Haney’s words on The MMA Hour serve as a powerful statement of intent and a call to action for Gervonta Davis’ camp.

In the same interview, he listed how the Saudis wanted to make this fight happen.

Gervonta Davis & his extravagant demands

Bill Haney revealed the lengths to which negotiations had gone, involving none other than Saudi Arabia’s royal advisor, Turki Alalshikh. “Well, we got it close enough that his excellency Turki Alalshikh came on board,” Haney disclosed. The negotiations took a peculiar turn when “Tank suggested that he be given or sent some couple Ferraris,” a demand that seemed to test the limits of generosity.

Bill Haney recounted, “Turki Alalshikh himself said that he would only be sending gloves to the Tank Davis team.” This stark refusal marked the collapse of talks, with the fight’s fate sealed by unmet extravagant demands. Devin is now set to face Ryan Garcia on April 20, 2024. Whereas Davis hasn’t found an opponent yet.

So, as we eagerly await the next development, one can’t help but wonder: What will it take for Haney and Davis to finally square off in the ring? Your thoughts on this are invaluable

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Floyd Mayweather Sr Reveals ‘The Truth’ About Sparring Session Between Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis in a Resurfaced Video

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There have been so many debates on the issue. Fans have often asked, why don’t they duke it out in the ring and settle the argument once and for all? Unfortunately, the big question mark still looms over the latter point. The Devin Haney and then-Gervonta Davis (now Abdul Wahid) sparring story just doesn’t seem to show any signs of fading away.

The saga is almost eight years old now. Different versions abound across the social media world. Often, there are attempts to derive legitimacy through clips featuring veterans and individuals closely affiliated with boxers. One good example came up some time ago and it’s been gaining traction with each passing hour.

Devin Haney and ‘Tank’: Through the Eyes of Floyd Mayweather Sr.

Trying his best to recollect, Floyd Mayweather Sr., standing beside Devin Haney, asked the pose of reporters, “What’s the guy’s name?” The reply came, “Gervonta Davis.” Appearing visibly confused, he juggled his memories. until something clicked. “Hey hey hey, I’am just gonna tell you, you know, tell you the truth.” The reporters also chorused, “Tell the truth, tell the truth.” But then once again, the former welterweight boxer-turned-trainer tried recalling the boxer’s name, who Haney fought amidst roaring laughter.

The answer remained the same: “Gervonta Davis…Tank…Tank.” Mayweather Sr. minced no words: “His a** already got whooped by Devin Haney.” But then this won’t be the first time Floyd Mayweather Jr.‘s father came in support of his pupil.

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Fight Hub uploaded a video back in 2017. It shows Mayweather Sr. speaking about how he had put Devin Haney against then-Gervonta Davis.

The Others: Narratives and the Side

“My son just he just told me…he’s just telling me about Tank……now he was everything about him. He goes he and as Davis did super good but I have to tell you this right here, he did super good but guess what I did?” he asked. One of the reporters guessed that he must have put one of his fighters against ‘Tank’. “Yes, I did,” said Mayweather Sr. “Who did you put? Devin Haney?” The reporter shot back. “You better believe it,” Mayweather Sr. responded.

When the reporter asked how the sparring went between the two, Mayweather Jr.’s father, expressing shock, called out such questions as preposterous. “It was a one-way deal it only one man controlled it, and that was Devin Haney.”

However, it should be remembered that Floyd Mayweather Sr. had known Devin Haney since he was ten. Hence, in the eyes of many fans and followers, his comments could be perceived through a biased lens.

Then, of course, there’s always the other side. One of the clips often used to present the lightweight champion’s version is that of Adrien Broner’s. He described how he jumped in the ring when things took turns for the worst as Haney started taking hits from ‘Tank’. Last year, having had enough, even the man in question, Gervonta Davis reportedly (now Abdul Wahid), went on a tirade, lambasting those claiming that Haney stopped him

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Ryan Garcia explains why Gervonta Davis is a dangerous fighter, and it’s not his punch power

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Ryan Garcia is set for another big fight just a year after losing to Gervonta Davis.

On April 20, Garcia will face WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney live on DAZN in what is another huge contest stateside.

Garcia was involved in another all-American super fight in 2023 when he faced Davis, with the latter stopping Garcia in the seventh round.

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When speaking about the loss on Jack Alter’s YouTube channel, Garcia dismissed Davis’ power and instead singled out his accuracy as the reason for the defeat.

“He can not hit hard I’m telling you. It’s his accuracy,” Garcia said.

“The punches that you don’t see are the ones that hurt you. Not the ones that you do see.

“There are some people that even if you see it, that s—t hurts. He’s not like that. He’s what he is, he’s an accurate sniper. He’s a sniper.”

Garcia bounced back from the loss to Davis with a knockout win of his own against Oscar Duarte in December.

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Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis Talks Came Really Close but Fell off After Tank’s One Demand to HE Turki Alalshikh, Explains Bill Haney

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On 20th April, two of the most recognized young talents in boxing will go against each other. The fight between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney is already generating a lot of hype. But, not too long ago, another electrifying bout had fans on the edge of their seats. The undefeated warriors, ‘The Dream’ and ‘The Tank’ Gervonta Davis, were poised for a spectacular collision—a match that would have transcended boxing and become a historic event.

Sadly, the potential fight was called off, supposedly, due to Davis’ refusal to accept any demands from Haney’s team. But it seems at one moment the fight would have almost happened. To uncover the truth about its proximity, we turn to Bill Haney‘s insights on MMAFightingonSBN. Let’s delve into what he had to reveal.

Bill Haney recalls how the Saudis wanted to make the fight with Gervonta Davis

Bill Haney, Devin’s father, talked about the negotiations surrounding Devin’s fight with Tank. He said, “Well, we got it close enough that his excellency Turki Alalshikh came on board to dispel any narrative that money would be a problem coz the brothers over there were willing to make it happen and to kill any narratives,” explaining how Saudi Arabia’s royal advisor, Turki Alalshikh, himself was onboard to make the fight happen and put up the necessary amount of money.

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Haney Sr. reiterated the fact that it got very close. “I think you heard that Tank suggested that he be given or sent some couple Ferraris. You know, I didn’t want to get in the way because I didn’t want him to offend his excellency,” stated Bill, recalling the incident where Tank demanded that he be given 2 Ferraris to accept a fight with Devin.

“Turki Alalshikh himself said that he would only be sending gloves to the Tank Davis team. I think negotiations fell after that,” said Haney, recalling the entire fiasco. Since even the Saudis refused to accept Tank’s over-the-top demands, the fight, sadly, could not be made.

While we might not get the Tank vs. Haney fight anytime soon, Garcia is still prepared to go ahead with his fight against Haney. He did lose to Tank, but will he be able to conquer Haney? Let us find out what Puerto Rican boxer Abraham Nova thinks.

Abraham Nova predicts who will win

As Nova prepares to enter the ring against O’Shaquie Foster for the WBC World Super Featherweight belt, he was asked for his predictions for the upcoming Garcia vs Haney fight. Nova was stern in his opinion. He said, “Ryan Garcia all day. He’s going to win.” Nova further went on to say that Garcia’s looks don’t match his skills.

“The number one thing is style makes [the] fight, and Ryan Garcia, he’s tailor-made for that,” said ‘El Super’, complimenting KingRy’s style. When asked if Garcia could score a knockout against the Dream, Nova assured that there was a high possibility for one. It seems Nova has his pick for the fight. Who are you siding with?

What are your thoughts? Could a Garcia vs. Haney showdown serve as a compelling prelude to a future clash with Davis for Haney? Or will it present a second opportunity for Garcia to confront the only fighter who has dealt him a defeat? Share your insights below!

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Roy Jones Jr. Suggests Gervonta Davis Should Fight Haney, Stevenson Before They Outgrow Him

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A weighty topic consuming boxing these days is who should be Gervonta Davis’ next opponent.

“Tank” currently competes as a lightweight but has previously fought at 140 pounds and it’s been said by his camp that he could even still make 130 pounds.

There is no scarcity for top-shelf opponents Davis could face. Chief among them are lightweights Shakur Stevenson and Vasiliy Lomachenko and super lightweights Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez Jr.

In recent weeks, Davis has even been open to fighting Conor Benn, who last fought at 150 pounds and 154 pounds before that.

Hall of Fame fighter and former four-division champion Roy Jones Jr. was the pound-for-pound king during his heyday and knows first hand giving up size advantages. Jones famously stepped up from light heavyweight to heavyweight in 2003, competed at a 33-pound disadvantage as a 193 fighter to score a unanimous decision win against John Ruiz for the title.

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“Tank has been doing a great job of what he’s been doing, so he doesn’t have to call anyone’s name. He’s fine because he’s must-see TV by himself. That’s what you want to be able to be,” Jones told BoxingScene.com in an interview. “If you’re must-see TV by yourself, it doesn’t matter who you fight. The rest of those guys need him. He doesn’t need them. So, for him he can fight whoever he wants to fight.

“Yeah, they’re going to demand that he fights some names soon, but in the meanwhile, he fights whoever he wants to fight because why? He’s must-see TV, no matter who he’s in there against.

“You want to see him fight Shakur. Yeah, you want to see him fight Haney. Haney is probably going to outgrow him. Shakur ain’t going to be far behind that because [Davis] is short, and they’re not.

“So, if he’s going to fight one of them, he better hurry up and do it now because the longer he waits, the more it weighs in their favor. They’re both going to get bigger than him. So, maybe he’ll go and fight Loma. They’re both still at 135. Why not go and fight Loma now? I don’t know. Tank is a very difficult guy to deal with. He’s got a lot of weapons and a lot of tools.”

Davis last fought in April and knocked out Ryan Garcia in a 136-pound catchweight clash.

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Devin Haney Claims Ryan Garcia Fight Will Prove He Is ‘The New Face of Boxing’

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Is it Canelo Alvarez or Gervonta Davis? You can argue over who is the face of boxing. But it’s Devin Haney who has laid claim to the coveted tag. The American knows he will settle the debate once he beats Ryan Garcia on April 20. But does he check all the boxes? He certainly thinks so.

‘The Dream’ and ‘KingRy’ finally agreed to put the WBC super lightweight title on the line after the latter went on an opponent screening spree and lastly returned to Haney. Besides the golden strap, the future star of boxing is also up for grabs for the two superstars hailing from California. While Haney boasts a stacked resume after defeating George Kambosos Jr. and Vasiliy Lomachenko, he believes he has all the criteria fulfilled. But has he?

Devin Haney set to edge out others

The WBC champion discussed the implications of the Garcia fight when he sat down with Sofia Gutierrez. When asked how the fight would steer his career, Haney revealed it carried deeper implications. Haney said, “I mean, it’s going to catapult me.“

The 25-year-old has been labeled a no-draw because of the rumored low PPV sales of his last few fights. In addition, his defensive and technical style also doesn’t draw fans’ attention. Reportedly, he only sold 50k PPVs when he clinched the WBC title from Regis Prograis.

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However, the fight with Garcia will rack up better PPV numbers, as Garcia has a larger fan base and sold 1.1 million PPVs in his fight with Gervonta Davis. The fight might help Haney shed his non-crowd-pulling fighter tag, an affair that he believes will be “fireworks.”

‘The Dream’ eager to prove his greatness against Ryan Garcia

The sparks of their childhood rivalry have been ignited, and the fight has been in the making for a long time. When asked what fans could expect, he declared, “Fireworks. You know, it’s been a long time coming. We’re three and three in the amateurs, and, you know, this is number seven.”

“So this is the time to seal the deal. To prove who is the better man and who has gotten since the amateurs. Who has developed into the pros better. It’s time for me to show how great I really am,” Haney concluded.

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