Gervonta “Tank” Davis is no longer the “regular” WBA lightweight champion. With Devin Haney giving up the “super” designation, Tank, who recently changed his name to Abdul Wahid, is now the sole WBA 135lb king. He is expected headline PBC’s March PPV card on Amazon Prime.
Martin Bakole is now the WBA’s #1 rated heavyweight. Previous #1 Deontay Wilder has been dropped completely after his loss to Joseph Parker.
The WBA has officially changed the name of the 201-224lb division to bridgerweight. The division was initially dubbed super cruiserweight in the WBA ratings.
Looks like WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney may defend against Ryan Garcia next. Garcia against WBA champ Rolly Romero is on the backburner at the moment.
Referee Kenny Bayless, 73, who announced his retirement last week on Facebook, says he’s still open to working international exhibitions or celebrity matches and maybe become a supervisor or judge with one of the four major boxing organizations.
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Haney-Garcia is a mismatch
But who cares about it..
Haney-Tank is much better
Haney vs tank would be a mismatch. Tank is a midget and Haney has been starving himself to make weight.
Haney will use his length properly to control the distance and make tank look like an amateur over 12 rds.
I guarantee you that tank don’t want none of that.
SteveG ,
could be. but haney-garcia is worse
Haney was much, much bigger than Loma, yet Loma won the fight according to most observers. If Tank connects, it could be lights out & leave Haney grainy!
SteveG… Haney vs Garcia is interesting…definitely would not say it is a mismatch…Think Haney’s stock is high off the last win..as it should..don’t bet the house though…remember the opposition…Garcia is more versatile, brings more to the table…that is an interesting fight…that will be determined by willpower…that is ..at some point Haney and Garcia will have to sit and trade …Haney has problems with quick hands on the inside…can be rattled…Garcia has quick hands with power…question is ..has Garcia matured enough to set the traps and launch those missiles…that is an interesting fight…Garcia vs Romero is a better fight for Garcia at this point….more upside…both have social media presence…prefight hype crazy…money there for both…the risk is lower …but definitely present for Garcia..Garcia should stop Romero…while gaining a huge payday and invaluable experience and can still fight the other champs…
Guys TANK IS UNDERATTED….He is the Boogey Man here…Battled tested, intelligent fighter that set traps…will not lay down under pressure and that power…..Romero was not ready…stopped within the distance…Garcia not ready…stopped within the distance….Haney…more prepared, better tools/skill than the others…same result as the aforementioned….Tank is just on that level
Tank Wahid
A mismatch is in the making, Tank vs Jose ” rayo” Valenzuela, so, don’t expect any time soon him against Haney or Stevenson
I saw El Rayo vs Colbert 2, Jose was using combos and controlling the distance. I saw a much improved Jose as he reunited with his trainer.
Tank is no Colbert, this fight has potential as long as it last.
Yea I agree tank is lot Colbert
Rayo won’t be able to beat tank
Valenzuela is not ready for tank
Haney would ok
Shakur??? I prefer watch the jewelry-store channel
Bakole, if he keeps his weight in check, can be a top contender and dismantle most of the current heavyweights. Really strong with good hands and good stamina despite being generally overweight. A lot like Zhang but just younger.
Bakole is legit, but no way on Earth he should be a #1 contender anywhere based on his resume.
I wonder if Bakole does road work. Everytime i see him, he gets fatter,
What about Tank moving up to light welterweight, because he could fight so many good opponents, even better than at lightweight?
Yea tank should move to 140
In the rematch with Ryan might win again but it would be closer fight
Ryan can’t handle under 140 anymore that’s why tank Davis dehydrated Ryan in order to fight him
Carlo You’re serious Tank need to weaken Ryan Garcia before fighting him lol? Good one!
Rehydration clauses are another way of combating your foe,Canelo does the same. Fact.
Why you think tank requested dehydration clause ????
For fun ???
The clause was there for a reason. Why do you think Tank added it?
I am intrigued by Ryan vs Haney.
Ryan has speed, power, and has been been dropped.
Haney elusive, excellent boxing skills, ring generalship, and susceptible to a good punch
I don’t think Haney – Garcia is a mismatch. Garcia has speed and power and is probably the same size as Haney. Haney though is more disciplined and should win but if Ryan finds a way to connect you never know.. also, Haney (like Ryan) should stop calling out smaller fighters (Tank). Dare to be great by moving up in weight class and beat the best. Good start with Prograis. Assuming he beats Garcia, Haney v Lopez is the best fight. Don’t rule out him leaping to 47 right away if the right fight can be made. By the way, Garcia reminds me of Amir Khan
Ebox….that is a good fight for both Lopez needs that fight and victory more than Haney…but Lopez is athletic with power…moreso than any opponent that Haney …interesting fight…both need this fight…especially if both want to fight Tank…have to be prepared to walk through the fire with Tank….
Don’t forget Subriel Matias
Well deserved for tank Davis
Haney – Garcia super fight I’m ready to watch this fight
Ryan vs Garcia is 50/50
Anyone can win but I would pick Ryan by split decision
The sanctioning bodies have turned boxing into a laughing stock. Time to put an end to these clowns.
In my opinion that will be a bit difficult, we fans, media, promoters, managers, TVs put emphasis on a world champion.
Where did I suggest there should not be ‘world champions’?
I provided my comments/opinion to “Time to put an end to these clowns.’
It wasn’t meant to be critical of your post, just sharing what I thought
We cannot have world champions without the boxing organizations….
So it is better to have four champions per weight division?
You misinterpret my comment. I’m not saying sanctioning bodies per se must go but that the ones that we currently have must go i.e. there is a need for a better type and form of sanctioning body. Try to digest what others are writing before jumping to conclusions,
You seem as wanting to engage in petty arguments.
We were discussing the corruption of boxing organizations or in your lingo sanctioning bodies..
You stated these clowns must go. Any reasonable person will assume, what I assumed.
But to put an end to this pettiness, I was wrong ..
Ring Magazine always had the best rankings.
Yes, that is correct.
I read a while ago that Oscar De La Hoya bought it.
If that is accurate, I am concerned about its neutrality while The Ring is being owned by Oscar
How many “world champions ” can you have at one weight!!!
Get real!
Lineal champion, Ring, WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and possibly in the near future IBO, with some many options and most of the time, we are not able to see or it takes to long to see competitive high level fights
I’m sure Tank changed his name to confuse the Pitbull lol What a dumb name by the way lol
Abdul Wahid? lol
Who cares about these meaningless alphabet belts anymore. Tank is just going to continue to cherry pick safe opponents. When Shakur is the only logical opponent left, he’ll suddenly not be able to make 135 anymore and move to 140. Where, of course, he’ll fight another safe opponent for some bogus belt.
Wildman…Shakur has the potential to be the greatest …out of the bunch including Tank…must keep learning though .not quite there yet…of most importance ….must learn the art of bad intentions …while being a defensive master…can still be defensive while beating the crap out of the opponent…i.e. Sweet Pea Whitaker was the master at this….guys Shakur has the “potential”….in my opinion
Sweet Pea Whitaker (RIP) was exciting to watch. Shakur, on the other hand, is the most boring champion in recent memory.
Nordic…give Shakur time…still a very young fighter….time will tell if Shakur evolves…Floyd evolved ….all the great ones do…not calling Shakur “great” has the best potential though…not conclusive yet…cause Shakur has some upside….still developing…Sweet was silently vicious …a defensive genius….but would beat you up…make you miss while in your face….effective counters…defensive pressure fighter
Shakur the greatest ???
Lmao
Arturo is a better name than Abdul Wahid? Is that what you’re asserting, Arturo?
Arturo is right, Tank’s new name sounds ridiculous for a pro boxer. No ring to it at all.
Haney might be the goods.
Sadly, Davis will likely end up like Matthew Saad Muhammad. Broke and destitute
u wish u probably said the same thing about Floyd,,u dontwhat u r talking about
I believe Garcia will perform better at 140, but I am not thrilled about the WBC possibly allowing Garcia to bypass a couple of other contenders (Martin and Catterall). Financially and in general, Haney vs. Garcia is a great fight.
At 140, I would not count out Garcia in a scrap against Haney because of his fast hands, jabs and combination punches (with power). During inside fighting, Garcia has to find ways to keep his chin tucked and keep his hands in a better position to protect his chin. If this fight occurs, I believe Garcia will attempt using plenty of pressure to disrupt Haney’s rhythm and comfort level. For now, I favor Haney because Garcia gets too chin careless when he is on offense.
I prefer to see Catterral vs. Garcia.
Old school FIGHTIN’ Matias is the real king at 140, but maybe age will catch him in 2-3 years…maybe. Meanwhile, prepare “140 HOF Gates” for Matias. Heck, maybe Matias can later give 147 a try???.
I wish Tank Wahid the best.
Haney-Garcia, Garcia-Romero, Lopez-Garcia, Lopez-Romero, Haney-Lopez, Haney-Romero – all good matchups.
I’m most interested in Lopez-Romero, Lopez-Garcia, Garcia-Romero,
What a load of bollocks! Why not fight the bloke ranked one below him to EARN THE TITLE,not gifted it !
A present for changing his name?
Ryan Garcia has thus far not shown me that he belongs among the elite. He still has much work to do in the ring. Simply being a media darling doesn’t cut it, and I’d like to see him against Haney, Lopez, or Romero. He lost his first big test, in disappointing but predictable fashion, against Abdul ‘Tank’ Wahid, so he needs to do more, talk less.
I’m a Tank fan, but its evident he doesn’t want to fight Haney. The man even changed his name and converted to his religion to get on his good side (that’s a joke snowflakes). Tank talks about everything else except fighting Haney because he knows the gig is up. Haney beats him via UD.
Years ago Haney vs Garcia was intriguing because of their armature history. At the pro level Haney progressed and Garcia not so much. Would have been nice to see Garcia take the belt from Rolly first to at least make it not totally pointless but Rolly is gun-shy after his last fight.
I give credit to Haney and Garcia. If these other top fighters refuse to fight each other at 135-140, might as well see them fight. For some fighter taking an “L” is great for the fan. Garcia now wants to fight everyone. I see Haney beating him UD.
going to jail and be molested changes people’s names. hope this ain’t the case