Gervonta Davis Says Devin Haney’s Partying Has Slowed Him Down As A Boxer

Gervonta “Tank” Davis thinks Devin Haney‘s partying and drinking have slowed down his boxing improvement.

In an exclusive interview with Baller Alert, the former three-division world champion shared his assessment of Haney’s boxing prowess.

In February, Ryan Garcia launched a video of Davis and Haney sparring from 9 years in the past. Within the footage, Davis is noticed touchdown important blows on Haney.

When questioned about Haney’s enchancment since their sparring session 9 years in the past, Davis remarked that Haney was a extra expert boxer at the moment in comparison with now.

“I think he was best on his game when he was that age. I think he was 17. I feel as though he slowed down. All that partying and drinking stuff slowed him down.”

The 2 boxers have been lately concerned in a heated trade on the Fontainebleau in Vegas.

Though the explanation behind their verbal altercation stays unclear, some speculate it might be linked to Tank’s protection of Garcia towards allegations of PED use following Garcia’s victory over Haney.

Garcia knocked Haney down 3 times within the match, marking Haney’s first loss because the WBC tremendous light-weight champion. Davis got here to Garcia’s protection on social media amid accusations of dishonest.

“I feel like they tried to attack him. A lot of people see that he plays like he’s off so they try to clout chase,” Davis informed Baller Alert. “Nobody’s standing up for him. No other fighter. So, I stepped in.”

The WBA light-weight champion will face Frank Martin on June 15, promising an occasion extra thrilling than Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul amongst all of the June matchups.