Rolly Romero and Devin Haney do not like each other very much. And the social media war of words waged by the two fighters has provided boxing fans with a lot of entertainment. But fans who wish to see the boxers settle their disagreement in the ring may not get their wish anytime soon.
Devin Haney scored points on social media recently with a video beginning with him standing next to a pile of trash. Haney proceeded to search through the pile of garbage in search of Romero.
Rolly Romero spoke strong words about fighting Devin Haney in the past. But now, he does not seem to have much interest in the matchup. Romero says he has better options, namely, Gervonta Davis, in mind.
“Devin Haney is a waste of time,” Romero declared in one recent interview. “I do not go after no email champs. He`s a bum with no chin.”
Some boxing insiders feel Romero`s preference for Davis over Haney comes down to a matter of styles. Haney is a boxer who receives criticism at times for taking a safe approach to boxing. Gervonta Davis is a three-division champion with no interest in hearing what is on a judge´s scorecard.
Romero fights with both aggression and power. A matchup between Rolly Romero and Gervanta Davis would likely bring instant fireworks.
Haney boxed his way to a win against former world champion Jorge Linares. The 22-year-old dominated the fight but did not impress some fans and media members with the performance.
Linares hurt Haney in the closing moments of round 10. Haney staggered on the way to his corner after the bell sounded. Romero made sure to mention the incident when expressing his opinion about his rival.
“He got hurt with Venom gloves,” Rolly laughed. “By Linares, a frail ass fighter.”