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Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis are among the top boxers in the sport today. However, a fight between the two never reached its fruition. Davis is currently the talk of the town due to his much-anticipated fight against Ryan Garcia. He last fought Rolando Romero inside the squared circle, and he mentioned that he is willing to fight Haney. 

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Devin Haney recently took to Twitter and shared the video of Gervonta Davis saying he will fight Haney. He wrote in the caption, “He only say this sh*t when he got a fight lined up… Ni**a ain’t gone never fight nobody!”

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Following this, fans cluttered the comments section to share their opinions. Apparently, Haney got criticized for demeaning Davis despite the latter having a better resume. 

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Fans react to Devin Haney’s remarks about Gervonta Davis 

Haney’s most recent bout was a rematch with Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr. Fans continue to hold the opinion that Davis has defeated better boxers than Haney has ever faced, despite having a perfect 29-0 record. Take a look at some of the top reactions by fans. 

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What is next for Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney? 

Tank Davis will be seen defending his WBA belt against Hector Luis Garcia on January 7th. The fight is slated to take place at the Capitol One Arena in Washington D.C. However, fans are anticipating seeing him fight Ryan Garcia inside the squared circle. Both Gervonta and Ryan have phenomenal records and watching them fight would certainly be a magnanimous showdown. 

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Haney on the other hand does not have a line-up ready for 2023. However, he is speculated to go up against Vasyl Lomachenko next. The latter has been away from the sport as he went back to his homeland, Ukraine, to stand for his nation due to the Russian invasion.

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But Lomachenko recently made a stunning boxing return as he defeated Jamaine Ortiz at New York’s Madison Square Garden in October. Now, fans are excited to see him square off against Haney. Nevertheless, after Davis’ upcoming 2 fights, there might be a possibility that he would fight Haney next. Meanwhile, what do you think about this match-up? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments. After watching the 1974 fight between Ali and Joe Frazier in a video, he realized that boxing is much more than just two people battling it out in a ring. Shashank has also worked for one of India's most famous media houses, The Times of India, where he covered sports and beyond. He has also spent time as a creative writer in the reputed advertising and branding sector. His degree is a blend of interest and necessity and so, is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering. Apart from being a professional sports author, Shashank also has a knack for writing poetry and has performed at various open mics.

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