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Boxing is an activity that calls for focus, stamina, and strength. Athletes are renowned for their extraordinary levels of fitness especially in a sport like boxing. A video of boxing champion Devin Haney deadlifting 295 pounds recently went viral on the internet.

Some of his admirers were awed by his power, while others were quick to criticize, saying the weight was not noteworthy for someone of his size and build. Whatever the case, the video prompted a contentious discussion among boxing fans, with some believing that Haney’s strength is a monument to his commitment to the sport and others dismissing it as nothing out of the norm.

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Fan Reactions to Devin Haney’s Deadlift Video

Recently, @boxing.media posted on their Instagram a video of Devin Haney performing a deadlift. After the video of the American professional boxer deadlifting 295 pounds went viral, Haney has been trending on social media. Although Haney’s strength amazed some viewers, others were quick to criticize and discount the achievement.

@trevorkokotara devalued his deadlift attempt by saying, “295 ain’t anything. Even at his weight for deadlift.”

@trevah83 added, “295 in a trap bar 😂. Clearly whoever posted this has zero knowledge about strength training.”

 

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Meanwhile, @kcs9401 started bragging about his own lifting ability, claiming that he can lift more weight than Haney, despite being younger, “I’m 17 and can do 330, it’s not that impressive.”

But @mrkevinroman recognizes the impressive aspect of Haney’s lift, emphasizing that he is lifting more than twice his body weight, “Lifting more than 2 times your weight is extremely impressive if he’s still 136 lbs.”

@tvleb_sid comes to Haney’s defense, implying that those criticizing his lifting ability would not stand a chance against him in a fight, “Yall talking like devin would not rekt u.”

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Devin Haney’s accomplishment of lifting 295 pounds in a deadlift, although not record-breaking, is undoubtedly an admirable feat for a professional boxer and it looks like he’s putting it all in for his fight against Lomachenko later this year.

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The reactions from supporters on various social media platforms demonstrate conflicting beliefs on the standards of a remarkable lift. While some were quick to disregard it as unimpressive, others acknowledged it as a significant achievement worthy of commendation.

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Ultimately, it is crucial to bear in mind that each individual possesses unique capabilities and aptitudes. So, the question remains: what do you consider an impressive deadlift weight? And what are your personal fitness goals? Let us know in the comments.

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