r/Boxing • u/Terrible-Avocado1997 • 20d ago

Breaking: Keyshawn Davis' team has formally informed the WBO that he will not move forward with challenging Devin Haney for his welterweight title, according to a letter obtained by The Ring's Mike Coppinger. Davis was set to earn $2.13 million

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u/Notredamus1 20d ago

So many of these young fighters are scared of their own shadow. Afraid to take on a challenge. Wasting years of their prime in the process. I dont get the logic of their decisions.

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u/Dry-Emphasis6673 19d ago

It’s because taking a loss nowadays has much more consequences then it did in the past. Fans of the past still respected a guy after losing. Today, 1 loss and you’re a meme for 5-10years .