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Teofimo Lopez, Gervonta Davis, and Others React to Devin Haney’s Win Over Jorge Linares
Devin Haney is still the undefeated WBC champion. With his win over Jorge Linares, he moved to 26-0. The 22-year-old claimed the victory via judges’ scorecard and crafted the road for several alluring matchups ahead.
Despite securing the win, Haney couldn’t unveil a lopsided show. ‘The Dream’ had to work his way through the fight and was clipped frequently. Even though the favorite over Linares in the fight, ‘The Dream’ faced a tough time against the Venezuelan.
That said, Linares may have revealed a lot of loopholes in Haney’s game, which several other boxers can explore before fighting the WBC lightweight champion. Nevertheless, the 12-round main-event lived up to the hype and went till the final bell. It also validated Jorge Linares’s relevancy in the ongoing title ride at the 135 lbs roster.
All these features urged the boxing family to share their opinions regarding the battle. Several people have already reacted to the fight, turning it into one of the most talked-about events in the sport. Here’s a look at how netizens have reacted to Haney vs Linares.
The Big Ape
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) May 30, 2021
Work time
https://t.co/orqX3oqoQv — Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) May 30, 2021
Impressive, aggressive performance from Devin Haney as he beats Jorge Linares to defend his WBC lightweight belt. Came through adversity after being badly hurt late in the fight and managed to see out the victory.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 30, 2021
I’ll be WBC lightweight mandatory after I beat fortuna
— Joseph Diaz (@JosephDiazJr) May 30, 2021
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) May 30, 2021
One Mission, No Stone Unturned, Shock The World #June19 pic.twitter.com/0QDHPHXt6o
— George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr (@georgekambosos) May 30, 2021
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Devin Haney vs Jorge Linares- A look back at the bout
The battle may have seemed one-sided on paper. Haney landed 136 power punches; Linares landed 96 power punches. However, those who watched it would know that it was a close contest.
While Devin Haney could dominate Jorge Linares for a brief period, he suffered a severe setback in round 10. That said, the American boxer had a commendable performance in that round until the clock reached its final seconds. Linares landed a heavy shot and wobbled ‘The Dream’.
Although ‘The Dream’ claimed to be unhurt, he clearly had troubled footwork while moving towards his corner. However, Haney avenged the situation and returned stronger. He thoroughly dominated the last two rounds and sealed the win in his favor.
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What do you make of Haney’s performance against Linares tonight? Is he ready to compete against the other divisional champions?
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