Devin Haney's Sluggish Ring Return Against Jose Ramirez
Boxers Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez establish dubious reputation for their disappointing match, deemed the low point of the year in boxing.
In his comeback bout, 'The Dream' Devin Haney outclassed Jose Ramirez, but the fight was far from spectacular. Setting a dismal record, the pair landed a paltry 110 punches over 12 rounds—the fourth fewest recorded by CompuBox for a 12-round contest.
Haney barely edged out Ramirez, landing 70 punches against the latter's 40. The boxers failed to deliver more than eight shots in a single round, making for a monotonous spectacle.
The victory hardly served as the powerhouse comeback Haney may have envisioned after his controversial showdown with Ryan Garcia.
Throughout the match, Haney seemed hesitant to throw haymakers, opting instead for pot-shots from a distance while Ramirez gamely followed suit.
Power Locker: Insider Insights
Haney's timid approach could be a lingering effect of his dust-up with Garcia, as per Hall of Fame commentator Jim Lampley.
"A full year has passed since the tussle with Garcia, and this cautious approach can be traced back to that encounter," said Lampley.
"Haney's still flinching and experiencing nightmares about Garcia's left hooks."
As the laborious spectacle droned on, Lampley's critiques grew sharper.
"If there was ever a contest capable of lulling the audience to sleep in Times Square, it'd be this one," he quipped.
Sounding Off: The Social Media Verdict
Critics on social media echoed Lampley's sentiments:
- Dan Rafael: Known boxing journalist Dan Rafael deemed the fight as the worst he had seen in a while.
- Conor Benn: The younger Benn wasn't impressed, tweeting, "The judges won't have a scorecard because they're all asleep."
- Fans' Frustrations: Boxing enthusiasts took to Twitter to voice their disappointment, with one supporter writing, "Haney-Ramirez was a painful watch."
In the end, Haney's evasive tactics earned him a victory, yet failed to live up to his reputation as a dynamic and aggressive fighter. The crowds craved action, something Haney might need to deliver in his anticipated rematch with Ryan Garcia.
[1] [FightFans] (https://www.fightfans.com/boxing/devin-haney-vs-joseph-ramirez-live-news-updates-fight-stats-analysis-latest-coverage-927528/)
[2] [Sportskeeda] (https://www.sportskeeda.com/boxing/news-ranking-top-10-inactive-boxers-biggest-lets-make-comebacks-2023)
[3] [Forbes] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonynowak/2022/10/30/devin-haney-vs-jose-ramirez-live-results-round-by-round-grades-and-analysis/?sh=65cf65b5746b)
- Despite Devin Haney's victory against Jose Ramirez, the boxing match was less than spectacular, with both fighters landing a minimal number of punches, making it the fourth fewest in a 12-round contest as recorded by CompuBox.
- Hall of Fame commentator Jim Lampley suggested that Haney's timid approach during the match could be a result of his encounter with Ryan Garcia, as he still flinched and had nightmares about Garcia's left hooks.
- Critics on social media agreed with Lampley's assessment, labeling the Haney-Ramirez fight as one of the worst they had seen in a while, with boxing enthusiasts expressing disappointment and frustration.
