Did Sparring with Devin Haney Contribute to Floyd Mayweather's Retirement?
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather's retirement in 2017 has taken an unexpected twist, as Bill Haney, father of teenage sensation Devin Haney, claims that a sparring session with his son played a role in Mayweather hanging up his gloves. In an interview with Fight Hub TV during the New York press run for Devin Haney's upcoming bout with Ryan Garcia, Bill Haney made the startling assertion that Mayweather decided to retire after sparring with a young Devin Haney. The father and trainer suggested that Mayweather saw in Devin the next generation of boxing talent, prompting him to step away from the ring. Haney stated, "Floyd looked in the mirror when I told him. He finally decided he could no longer be in the boxing with no real fighters. Devin is the one who showed Mayweather he was past it. He knew that the torch had to be passed." While acknowledging Mayweather's incredible legacy, Haney emphasized that the sport has evolved, and fighters like Devin Haney represent the new era. He also commented on Mayweather's continued focus on past achievements and mentioned that Terence Crawford, in today's era, could surpass Mayweather's record. Devin Haney, currently ranked in the top five pound-for-pound by World Boxing News, has risen through the ranks, leaving a mark on the sport. Mayweather had previously prophesized Haney's success when they worked together in his Las Vegas gym, but times have changed, and Mayweather's influence on his proteges has waned. As Bill Haney opens up about Mayweather's retirement, it remains to be seen how Team Mayweather will respond to these claims. The boxing world awaits further developments in this unexpected chapter of Mayweather's legacy. #FloydMayweather #DevinHaney #BillHaney #BoxingLegacy #RetirementTwist #NewEraBoxing #SportsNews
