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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul is introduced prior to his bout against Tyron Woodley at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul is introduced prior to his bout against Tyron Woodley at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Ever wonder how keen WBC lightweight Devin Haney is to face the Unified Champion George Kambosos Jr.? A recent interaction during a media event between him and Jake Paul revealed the answer. Their conversation happened at the Amanda Serrano Vs. Katie Taylor press conference.
‘The Problem Child‘, who was part of the promoting team and one of the key figures at the media event, asked Haney about his much touted fight against George Kambosos Jr.
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‘The Dream’ came up with a quick answer. He said, “We need to make it happen. It’s a huge fight for boxing. It’s probably that the boxing fans want to see the world wants to see. I am ready to do it.”
Surely, Haney is determined to rumble Kambosos Jr for the undisputed throne in the lightweight division. Jake, who considers both Haney and George as his friends, gave a push to their fight.
He said, “I don’t know who is in charge of making this fight happen. You all [media] immediately send the message to George Bro. I’m friends with both of these guys, but that fight needs to happen. Let’s get it done.”
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Notably, George Kambosos Jr. became the new star in boxing after outclassing Teofimo Lopez in the high-profile bout on November 27, 2021.
Jake Paul could make George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney finally happen
Haney and George recently indulged in a verbal beef on Twitter and exchanged several strong remarks.
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 13: Devin Haney(red and white trunks) celebrates with his coach after beating Zaur Abdullaev(Red and black trunks) by doctor stoppage for The WBC Interim Lightweight Championship at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on September 13, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Anthony Geathers/Getty Images)
Moreover, the fight between George and Haney is not confirmed yet. But their expressions show that they are on the verge of exchanging leather.
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So you want OUR side to put the money up in your backyard? Ok no problem, see you soon and keep those belts safe because they’ll be leaving Australia soon 🤲🏽 https://t.co/prn5WWQduL
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) January 16, 2022
Jake’s message to George probably adds some fuel to the rumors of the probable rumble between George and Haney. One can hope for things to change, and the heated beef between ‘Ferocious’ and ‘The Dream’ may lead to the negotiation between their promoters.
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