Devin Haney’s Confrontation with Floyd Mayweather: Unveiling the Truth Behind the Explosive Showdown
The boxing world was rocked by a recent online showdown between Devin Haney’s camp and Floyd Mayweather, shedding light on the alleged events that transpired during a sparring session between the two fighters. Published on April 25th, 2024, the confrontation has ignited a firestorm of controversy, revealing long-standing tensions and bitter accusations.
At the heart of the controversy lies a leaked sparring session video, purportedly showing Devin Haney losing to Gervonta Davis in Mayweather’s gym. This footage, brought to light by Ryan Garcia, set the stage for a series of heated exchanges between Haney’s camp, led by his father Bill Haney, and the legendary Floyd Mayweather.
In a fiery Instagram Live session, Bill Haney accused Mayweather of considering retirement after witnessing Haney’s prowess in the ring. Mayweather, however, refuted these claims, asserting his undefeated record under the lights and questioning Haney’s credentials. The exchange quickly escalated into a war of words, with both parties hurling accusations and insults at each other.
He replied, “But I am undefeated under the lights. Is your fighter undefeated under the lights?”
He remarked, “You’re a bulls***-ass n***a… F*** your 50-0, that s*** don’t mean nothing…Look at the opponents you picked, it means nothing.” However, Floyd continued, “Bill you know I have always had respect for you. I just called to find out what your problem is with me.”
Amidst the verbal sparring, Bill Haney doubled down on his claims, alleging that Devin Haney’s superior skills had prompted Mayweather to recognize his own limitations and contemplate retirement. Mayweather, however, dismissed these assertions, maintaining his unwavering confidence in his legacy and achievements in the sport.
The online confrontation shed light on long-standing tensions between Haney and Mayweather, stemming from Haney’s dissatisfaction with Mayweather’s support of Ryan Garcia and the leaked sparring video. Haney accused Mayweather of attempting to sabotage his career and manipulate public perception.
He quipped, “You need some help? He needed help the other night.” This angered Bill Haney, who responded, “My son needs me tomorrow, today and every day. We don’t need you for dog s***.”
“Floyd, he could have stopped [before fighting Conor McGregor in 2017], so we should have shown the sparring video of him and Devin. Now, why do all videos show the sparring [with Gervonta Davis] wasn’t close? It was like Floyd looked in the mirror when I told him.”
“He finally decided he could no longer be in the boxing with no real fighters. Devin is the one who showed (Mayweather) he was past it. He (Mayweather) knew that the torch had to be passed. I mean, he passed it to Devin because it was either that or we would be challenging him,” he revealed.
As tensions continue to simmer, the boxing world awaits further developments in this gripping saga. The clash between Devin Haney and Floyd Mayweather has not only exposed the inner workings of the sport but also raised questions about the integrity and honor of boxing’s most revered figures.
He stated, “Floyd has been hating a long time. This ain’t just starting. I held my tongue for years because I respect the greats of the sport. But dude is a bonafide hater that doesn’t wanna see nobody win if he’s not a part of it! “
“I know he sent Ryan the sparring [footage] … I know he gave Ryan those ‘pimp’ comments to say [at the press conference]. Miserable old man tried to [originally] stop the fight. Alhamdulillah I’m happy he revealed himself to the world,” Haney further said.
