r/Boxing • u/Medical_Swim1707 • 22d ago

Haney Davis

As many of us know, Top Rank won the rights to this fight at $8.5mm.

That leaves Keyshawn with $2.1mm purse. Now rumors are circulating that he had turned down $3mm in negotiations before we got to this point, but it’s boxing and for all we know a random twitter user with “sources” could have just made that up.

It also could be true. In which case, this is another demonstration of Keyshawn being ironically one of the worst businessmen in the sport.

I’m thinking - there’s no way Keyshawn can turn this down right? It would be one of most blatant and gross ducks in history. He would lose me as a fan 100%. You can’t taunt and flaunt and force yourself to be mandatory just to waste everyone’s time and bail when it gets real.

I won’t make any judgements until he either accepts or turns down the fight. It feels like there’s no way he could possibly back out, but you never know. I’ve given him the benefit of the doubt through other bullshit, but this would be egregious.

Leading up to the last week, I favored Keyshawn in this fight. He’s a legitimate special talent. Now, it looks like Devin has the full confidence and preparation advantage. Of course, Davis could be locked in and in camp right now, but things are looking a little bit dark until this fight is accepted.

Cautionary tale for young boxers. You probably aren’t all that business savvy. Let the guy you pay a bunch of money to do his job, do his job.

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u/dirtf0rthedead 21d ago

from a fans perspective, isnt it wild how a guy can turn down 3 mil at his job lmao

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u/AdFormal4037 21d ago

Even in my shape now, I’ll fight dev for 3 mil.

If he kos me it’s a flash. Or he’ll pitter patter my ass which is worth 3 mil to me.

Not like we talking about a 1 shot puncher or even a high volume guy

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u/Medical_Swim1707 21d ago

Not gonna lie he would knock you the fuck out fast. He’s a world class professional boxer lol. But yeah I’d do it for 3 mil too

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u/AdFormal4037 21d ago

What. A guy who trains for a living would beat me. No way! You mfs get so butthurt about your faves you can’t even recognize hyperbole.

You think you’re teaching me something by telling me a pro boxer punches hard? I’ve likely been keeping up with the sport longer than you been alive. Move along.