Devin Haney, previously recognized as an undisputed lightweight champion, recently engaged in an altercation with Philadelphia-based Blair Cobbs over an online video showing Haney sparring against Cobbs where Cobbs appeared to overpower Haney with strikes and take an advantage in sparring session compared with Haney – something Cobbs used against Haney after Haney filed legal proceedings against Ryan Garcia over what eventually turned out to be a no-contest fight result and claimed was unfair; Cobbs criticize Haney for handling defeat less gracefully while criticizing Haney for not accepting defeat better.
The Involvement of Claressa Shields
Cobbs introduced Claressa Shields into the discussion in an unprecedented move by challenging his audience with an explosive question: “Who hits harder, Haney or Claressa Shields?” To further stir things up, Cobbs humorously supported Shields – known as GWOAT (Greatest Woman Of All Time). This playful jab at Haney quickly garnered responses that favoring Shields over Haney.
Fans Mock Devin Haney
The legal battle Haney initiated against Garcia over their fight—due to Garcia’s positive PED (Performance-Enhancing Drug) test—has seemingly tarnished Haney’s image among boxing enthusiasts. One fan humorously suggested that Shields could knock out Haney within five rounds, despite Haney’s statistically higher KO ratio. The support for Shields didn’t stop there, as another user confidently stated that Shields would decisively stop Haney in a match-up. This sentiment was echoed across several reactions, with many supporting Shields’ superior punching power in a hypothetical bout between her and Haney.
As part of the online conversations surrounding Haney and Garcia’s lawsuits against each other, one comment made fun of which party had the superior legal representation while another fan offered sympathy towards Haney in light of his difficult situation due to public reaction against both lawsuits and public sentiment analysis. With Cobbs known for being outspoken statements however, we anticipate more headline-making statements will emerge soon enough from him as time moves on.
Haney and Shields’ debate regarding which possess more powerful punching has ignited much controversy within the boxing community, leading many to express their opinions publicly on social media and forums such as Reddit. Though Haney and Cobbs may never fight each other directly, such playful banter certainly creates interest for an exciting potential match-up; who do you believe hits harder between Haney and Shields?