Andre Dirrell scolded Devin Haney on social media, criticizing him for posing and copying Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his bodyguards in some hero worship.
Haney’s Poser Behavior
The 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Dirrell says Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) needs to stop copying Floyd Mayweather Jr. and walking around with bodyguards. Dirrell sees Haney’s use of bodyguards as a sign that he’s an impersonator type who admires someone so much that he adopts his lifestyle.
Haney has already been criticized for copying Tank Davis’ look with the baggy clothes and the gold chain costume jewelry. It’s like a kid dressing up for Halloween. Haney is dressing up like Tank.
Some fans see this as Haney hoping that by copying Tank, he can become a star outside of the ring without needing to do with his performances. In other words, the borrowed look would be a gimmick for Haney to siphon fans from Tank without needing to impress the way he does by knocking out his opposition.
Dirrell feels that Haney has got to develop his skills because Gervonta Davis would destroy him, and he says he can understand why he didn’t want to get in the ring with Shakur Stevenson. The fundamentals just aren’t there for Haney.
Haney’s Response
Haney replied to Dirrell, telling him to “stay out of rich people’s business.” Bringing money into it was Haney’s way of addressing Dirrell’s criticism of him. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dirrell is wealthier than Haney, with a net worth of $8 million compared to his $6 million.
“Devin, you’ve been trying to be Floyd for too long, man. I’m going to say it,” said Andre Dirrell on X, scolding Devin Haney for what he believes is him copying Floyd Mayweather Jr, trying to pattern himself after the former star. “You got your bodyguards in the gym. Ain’t nobody trying to step up to you in no gym, man.
“You running around with bodyguards in a gym and whatnot, trying to portray an image. I always hated that. I ain’t knocking you. I’m just saying that you trying to play a Floyd Mayweather when you’re not nowhere near his level. Then it’s like, are you trying to tack on to your ability? That’s my question, or are you trying to portray the image [i.e., being a poser]? There’s a big difference.”
It would be pathetic if Haney is trying to copy Mayweather with some idol worship. Walking around with expensive bodyguards when you don’t need them is a waste of time and money. If Haney were a billionaire or a politician, it would be understandable for him to mimic Floyd with bodyguards to be guarded around the clock like Elvis Presley was.
Dirrell’s Doubts about Haney’s Skills
“He did. I got to see more from Devin. Now is the time to make adjustments when all the schooling has taken place, when you’re getting badgered, when you got to deal with this until the next time you fight. If it ain’t a big name [LOL],” said Dirrell.
This week, there was talk about Haney potentially returning to challenge IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro in December. However, promoter Eddie Hearn didn’t sound too optimistic about a Haney vs. Paro fight happening when he was asked about it.
“I’m going to tell you what everybody said last night, everybody. I was the only one that said it and the only one that heard it because I said it to myself, and it was the second round,” said Dirrell. “There is no way in hell you seeing Tank, man. Tank will murdalize [sic] you, dog. I see why you rank from that man.”
It’s obvious that Tank Davis would finish what Ryan Garcia started if he were to fight Haney, but that matchup isn’t going to happen. Haney is too big to fight at 135, and Tank isn’t going to move up to 140 to make things easier for him.
“I see why you didn’t want to step up with Shakur. I see. Your fundamentals are absolutely gone. They’re non-existent, bro,” said Dirrell to Haney.
Stay out of rich ppl business.. u a quitter me & you are not the same. I’m everything u was pose to be. At 25! https://t.co/PrzFd2aPqg
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) August 31, 2024
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