'Tank' Davis, the undefeated champion with a record of 30 wins and 28 knockouts, shocked the boxing world when he announced plans to retire at the end of 2025. His impressive career includes victories over Ryan Garcia, Leo Santa Cruz, Rolly Romero, and Frank Martin.
When asked about a potential fight with Devin Haney on The Jay Hill Podcast, Davis didn't mince words:
"What is there to prove? There's nothing to prove. You know what I would do to Devin. There's no point in fighting him."
Haney, the former undisputed lightweight champion and current super-lightweight world champion, faced a setback last April. He lost on points to Ryan Garcia and got dropped multiple times. The result was later overturned to a no contest after Garcia tested positive for a banned substance.
Haney will face Jose Ramirez in May as an interim bout before a potential rematch with Garcia. 'King Ry' Garcia also has an interim fight scheduled against Romero in May.
As Davis prepares for his upcoming title defense, boxing fans can't help but speculate about his potential opponents before retirement. Names like Shakur Stevenson and Vasiliy Lomachenko are often mentioned in the conversation.
Davis vs Roach is set to be an exciting matchup, with 'Tank' looking to add another impressive victory to his unblemished record.