Jorge LinaresA former multi-weight world champion with a resume as thick as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Devin Haney: It's time to pack your bags and leave Back to 135 poundsYes, that's right. Linares Haney believes he needs to lose weight and restart his career after that heartbreaking loss. Ryan Garcia.
Linares doesn't mince words. He believes Haney has the talent to make money at lightweight. 140 poundshe's just useless. According to Jorge, Devin Haney He doesn't have the punching endurance or power to compete with the big boys in the super lightweight division. 31 wins, 0 losses, 15 KOsBut let's be honest, his final battle exposed some weaknesses in his armor.
April 20th, Devin Haney Faced Ryan GarciaIt was an ugly sight. Despite being dropped multiple times, Haney managed to survive. Round 12However, the judges awarded the victory to Garcia. Majority voteThat night, under the bright lights, you He wasn't fit for the 140-pound division.Staying there would just mean more nights where he looked like a piñata at a kid's birthday party.
Sacrifice and discipline: Haney's path to lightweight comeback
So, what's the play here? Linares suggests The time has come to make a sacrifice. I need to lose weight to get back to 135 pounds.“And we all know it's not going to be easy. The challenges don't just come during the hard days of training camp. The offseason is a challenge, too.” Haney When you're not in fight mode, you're likely to gain weight because you enjoy the finer things in life like any other human being, but if you want to get back to dominating, you need to get your weight under control by cutting out fattening foods. Even when you're not ready for a fight.
Bill Haney slams Ryan Garcia for talking about retirement
Jorge believes Haney's best performance was at 135.His speed, skill and stamina were second to none. He's signaling a return to his former form as a lean, beefy fighting machine. It revived Haney's career. I want him like he used to be. Lightweight champion.
Nobody said it was easy to become a champion. It's about making the hard choices and doing what it takes to get to the top. So for Devin, it's time to hit the gym. Back to 135and that he is not just a candidate; champion Someone who can overcome setbacks.
