Bill Haney targets Tank Davis for Devin’s comeback

Bill Haney says he wants Gervonta Davis next for Devin Haney after Tank defends his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach on March 1.

If Bill gets his wish, Devin will return after a long layoff to fight Tank (30-0, 28 KOs). He may have to drop to 135 or a catchweight of 137.

Bill Haney wants Davis fight

The contest would be seen as a payoff for Haney, 26, who is coming off a loss and likely at a low point in confidence. Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) hasn’t fought since losing to Ryan Garcia on April 20, and Bill says Dev will be out of the ring for a year before fighting again.

“We don’t take s**t. Tank Davis when he broke up with Lamont Roach. How about that?” Bill Haney told Knockoutboxing86 TV when asked who Devin Haney is fighting next.

It’s hard to say the motives behind Bill Haney bringing up Tank Davis’ name as the guy he wants Devin to fight next. Could it be one of these reasons:

A. Clout is chasing Devin’s name in the spotlight
B. Cash out on a big payday before retirement
C. Believe that Devin can win
D. Career rebirth at 135 against lesser fighters

Devin back at lightweight?

Haney could reinvent himself by returning to 135 and using his enormous size for the division he held before moving up to 140 in 2023.

Keyshawn Davis, a massive 135 with the frame of a welterweight (147), gets away with melting down to lightweight to enjoy smaller fighters. If Keyshawn could do that, Haney could join the party, rejuvenate his career and get the big payday against Tank Davis.

Devin will have to make a quick move because Tank sounds serious about retiring after three more fights in 2025. He has made a lot of money in his career and he no longer seems interested in fighting beyond next year.

The loss to Ryan appears to have dampened Haney’s ambitions. The two-division world champion has been inactive since being crushed by Kingry last April.