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The lightweight division is currently set to witness one of its most explosive, and highly anticipated showdowns yet. And will see three-division world champion, Gervonta Davis, and the former WBC interim lightweight titleholder, Ryan Garcia, put their longstanding rivalry to the test. However, there is one individual who has ruled the roost in the lightweight division. The undisputed champion of the division, Devin Haney. It now looks like Davis has a few choice words to say about Haney.

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Davis is fresh off a knockout victory against Hector Luis Garcia. And is currently in camp training for his fight against ‘KingRy’. This was when ESNEWS caught up with him.

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In conversation, the interviewer made it a point to call him the ‘king of the 135’. This was when Davis cut him off saying, “Not to cut you off. There’s this one fighter calling out everybody’s names. And then fighting not one of them.”

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This statement intrigued the interviewer. Who went on to ask Davis if he was talking about Haney. Davis, on the other hand, laughingly nodded in agreement while asking, “How did you know? How did you say that on the first try?”

It is worth noting that this statement came at a time when Davis expressed interest in facing Haney and Shakur Steveson after the ‘KingRy’ fight.

Fans were not too happy with what Gervonta Davis said

Davis’ statement about Haney did not sit well with fans. In fact, a lot of them took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.

A lot of fans quickly shut him down by saying that he was talking about himself.

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Similarly, a few fans stated that Davis had not fought the top 5 fighters in his division.

Meanwhile, a few fans also reminded him that Haney was the undisputed champion of his division.

What are your thoughts on Davis’ statements? Let us know in the comments below.

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Joshua Ben Joseph is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, renowned for his unparalleled coverage of live events and insightful interviews with prominent athletes in the world of combat sports. With a career spanning over several years, he has authored more than 800 articles. As an experienced editorial cartoonist and investigative journalist, Joshua has a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering quality content. Aside from his writing, Joshua is an avid powerlifter and solo traveler, embodying the same spirit of determination and exploration that he brings to his work. With a deep love for the sport of boxing that dates back to childhood, he is committed to delivering the highest quality content and helping to build a more transparent and credible industry.

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