“I’m still not impressed”
“He’s boring”
“Teofimo Lopez would beat him easily”
Above are some of the opinions expressed on social media after Devin Haney performed a piece of art on the face of George Kambosos. Haney was sweet and scientific. His jab was a thing of beauty.
To secure the fight, he gave any possible advantage he had. He’d fight on the road in a stadium full of boxing fans hoping to see him lose.
He trained for weeks without the man who had directed him his entire career, his father. If victorious, a rematch in the same venue will likely happen.
Without hesitation, Haney signed on the dotted line. His confidence isn’t for show – it’s the real deal.
He went, he saw, he conquered.
Haney met Kambosos in the center of the ring. Kambosos had upset Lopez last November in a grueling encounter. The Greek/Aussie is a good fighter, but as he found out quickly last Sunday, Haney is the better boxer. He ate a few rights but adjusted.
Haney popped the soon-to-be-former champion with stiff jabs to the head and body. His superior footwork kept him out of range.
After a couple of rounds, he was in complete control. Kambosos never stopped trying, but his frustration was evident.
“I’m going to give him full respect after his victory today,” said Kambosos. “Let him have his time, and we’ll do it again. I’m not going to wreck his moment. I’ll let him have his moment.”
Kambosos was classy in defeat. Unlike the Haney detractors, he gave the new champion his due. Some of the criticism I’ve read is warranted.
Haney has now gone the distance four consecutive times. Obviously, he’s not a knockout puncher. But does he have to be?
Isn’t winning the bottom line?
Devin Haney is a sharpshooter. A surgeon – more boxer than puncher, and remember, he’s only 23.
He should remember that no matter what, you can’t please everyone.
“This is a dream come true,” Haney said.
Congratulations, young man.
