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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – MAY 25: Devin Haney and Antonio Moran walk to their corners between rounds during the WBC and WBO Inter-Continental lightweight championship fight at The Theater at MGM National Harbor on May 25, 2019 in National Harbor, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – MAY 25: Devin Haney and Antonio Moran walk to their corners between rounds during the WBC and WBO Inter-Continental lightweight championship fight at The Theater at MGM National Harbor on May 25, 2019 in National Harbor, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
In the world of professional boxing, tussles and altercations are common. However, it is quite a rare sight to see the father of a combatant quarrel with a retired boxer. That is precisely what went down between Bernard Hopkins and Bill Haney, Devin Haney‘s father. Over the weekend, Vergil Ortiz Jr fought and defeated Fredrick Lawson in the fighting capital of the world, Las Vegas.
Post the fight, Bill Haney went to Hopkins and the two were engaging in a hostile back and forth. However, Hopkins started to move back and walk away but Haney continued to follow him. This frustrated Hopkins to the extent that he shoved him and caused havoc. Although the situation did not escalate, the fans took notice and made their reactions evident.
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Fans pick sides between Bill Haney and Benard Hopkins
The cause of their tussle is still not known. However, it appears Haney was defending himself as he said, “For all the dads in the world. You’re not gonna be bullied by Bernard Hopkins or anybody.” Here is how the fans reacted to the incident:
A fan thinks this is a stunt on behalf of Hopkins to be in the limelight.
Bernard just trying to stay relavent lol
— Who Raised Y’all (@Bout_this_U) January 7, 2024
Meanwhile, one fan considered Bill Haney to be ‘fit’ and compared him to other dads.
Bill's in good shape unlike most dads.
— MoPharaoh (@RagingTiger89) January 7, 2024
On the other hand, one fan is curious to know what ignited the father of the super-lightweight champion to erupt at Hopkins.
I don't get it. Why is he yelling at B Hop?
— Rudy (@R_Gomez12) January 7, 2024
Another fan found Hopkins’s antics to be “clown” -ish and called him out for it.
B Hop always manages to come off as the clown no matter who he’s with
— W🦇 (@Willz_100) January 7, 2024
Last but not least, one fan was all praise for Haney for standing his ground.
Number one Dad right there 🤣🤣
— JR2787 (@JR2787) January 7, 2024
It is safe to say that the fans have perceived this in all kinds of ways. Not only that, Haney is also fiercely protective of his son. Not only that, he is an active participant in his son’s affairs.
Bill Haney tells Gervonta Davis to stop “hiding”
Bill Haney remains an integral part of the son’s life. In addition, he does not shy away from speaking on behalf of his son. Recently, in an interview, he demanded that Gervonta Davis fight his son and agree on the purse split. “Hiding behind the Twitter and hiding behind the other s**t, those days are over with man.” He further urges the undefeated Baltimore fighter to sign the agreement. He added, “How you gon’ be the face and you brag about the money you charge to people and it’s a fight that is a mismatch”
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The above comments do raise some valid points made by the father of Haney. Will this fight happen? Time shall reveal. But until then, what are your perceptions about Bill Haney? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section below.
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