Picture this: a young boxer, standing in the ring, microphone in hand, pointing an accusatory finger at the seemingly untouchable legacy of one of the greatest boxing figures of our time – Floyd Mayweather. This aptly describes Devin Haney‘s audacious critique that has sent shockwaves through the boxing community.

In a recent post shared by Raphousetv (RHTV), Haney leveled an unexpected charge against Mayweather. He claimed that Mayweather’s illustrious unbeaten record has had an undesirable impact on the sport, fostering a culture where boxers now prioritize preserving their own undefeated streaks, rather than stepping into the ring to fight bravely against the fiercest of competitors. The reaction to this claim? Well, it’s more divided than boxing fans at the start of a title fight.

While Haney’s words float in the digital ether, their implications weigh heavily on the minds of boxing fans. Is he ushering in a fresh perspective, or is he simply lobbing verbal jabs at a titan of the sport?

The Twitter tussle over Haney’s comments on Mayweather

Stepping onto the center stage of this controversy, Twitter has transformed into a boxing ring itself, with fans trading blows over Haney’s contentious statement. A Twitter handle Raphousetv quoted Haney as saying, “Floyd Mayweather “Kinda Messed Up” Boxing Because Boxers Want To Stay Undefeated Rather Than Have Multiple Fights”

Fellow supporter DJ offers a succinct agreement: “He ain’t lying. Ni**as rather be undefeated than fight the best fighters.”

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Echoing Haney’s sentiment, Twitter user MohFit Tech Trades contends, “It’s why Muhammad Ali will always be the greatest of all time. There isn’t even a comparison when we talk impact on the sport.”

He dismisses Mayweather’s record, implying it’s the result of a strategy of carefully selecting opponents and taking an excessive amount of time to schedule fights, like the one with Manny Pacquiao.

On the other side of the ring, fans rally behind Mayweather, parrying Haney’s claims with vigor. Mr11 is quick to leap to Mayweather’s defense, asserting, “Nah, Floyd played it smart & didn’t mess up nothing.”

Backing Mr11’s sentiments, Natedrink 1 emphasizes Mayweather’s accomplishments, arguing, “Not true!! Floyd fought the best and still protected his 0. This dudes need to stop using Floyd as an excuse for not fighting the best fighters in their divisions. Floyd fought the best fighters in his era, hands-down and dominated all competition and that’s just facts.”

Meanwhile, Her.Party introduces a new angle, questioning Haney’s own record. “I’m confused, who didn’t Floyd fight??? Cause there’s a couple of names Haney should have fought already.”

With such a potent mix of opinions, it’s clear the debate is far from over. Let’s delve deeper into what each side represents. So, here’s a question for you: Is Haney ‘knocking out’ a titan with his statements, or is he simply throwing jabs at an already established legacy? Does Mayweather’s record represent a strategic masterstroke, or has it unintentionally cast a shadow over the sport’s future?

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