“I’m a 2012 Olympian, I’ve been a world champion, I’ve boxed great fighters and I’ve paid my dues to get here. I’m here for a reason and from my hard work, and that’s going to be the difference. Devin is an elusive and smart defensive fighter, but I don’t feel he has the experience that I have. He has good range, and he uses his jab to keep on the outside, but it’s nothing I haven’t seen before, I’ve seen multiple styles in the ring and whatever he brings, I’ll adapt.
“I feel that he’s the kind of guy that doesn’t have confidence in himself and he needs people around him to boost, build and gain his confidence. Me – I am self-confident, self-motivated, I know what I am doing and what I am capable of, and I am going to get him out of there.”
I sure hope so! Then you can get that insecure mental Ryan Garcia out of there also.
Ryan is afraid of everyone after being put on his arse.
He says Haney doesn’t have confidence in himself and needs people to boost him up…….I called bulldip on that. Haney seems pretty solid. I’m expecting this to be a solid fight nonetheless. This is a great time for 135.
Sometimes I like to watch old fights to see how I score them today. Currently watching De la Hoya vs Trinidad.. Maybe I’ll see it as a draw this time. As for this fight.. I feel like Haney should win by decision. But I don’t like copycat fighters.. it’s ok to be inspired by someone’s style. But sometimes Haney reminds me of Broner the way he tries to copy Floyd’s mannerisms and answers during an interview. So I kinda see what Jojo is saying.. something about that copycat mentality makes it seem like he has a little brother complex. Kinda living in a shadow and wondering what that fighter would do instead of being 100% confident with themselves. But that might be enough to beat Diaz because of Haneys ability to avoid punishment
Talk is cheap. Once the bell rings, let’s see your words do actions!
Can look for the perfect opportunity to land a bimb in first 2 rounds, if it doesn’t happen, try to outbox Haney rounds 3 to 7, after that, last 5 rounds, have to try to out hustle him down the stretch, hard to see a KO, but if clearly wins 7 rounds, should get at least a draw
Not asking for much but just looking to see a good scrap here…..
Size matters!!! Jojo wasn’t exactly a bomber at 130, so I really can’t see him being able to bomb out a naturally bigger guy like Haney. Another huge factor is I think in addition to size, Haney’s the faster fighter too.
I like Jojo, but he’ll need more than a little luck to win. His only saving grace is Haney will not be likely looking for the KO. I predict a boring one sided Decision for Haney.
Haney takes it in the 8th by k.o.
Jojo on a pretty good winning streak against Grade A competition
“my power” hmm.. 15 KO’s in 34 fights suggests he can only win by decision but hopefully he can spring the upset though I doubt it. Linares wobbled him but I think he has more power than jojo