Devin Haney is still reeling from his controversial loss to Ryan Garcia and has been involved in another bad performance. Meanwhile, his former friend Abraham Nova caused trouble. In an interview, Nova said he beat Haney in a previous sparring match, a statement that sparked controversy on social media.
History of Boxing Drama
This isn’t the first time Haney has made the boxing news. Before the Garcia fight, footage of his boxing match with Gervonta Davis surfaced, showing Haney getting knocked out. However, Haney maintained his position at lightweight until his disastrous match against Garcia, who tested positive for doping, and the fight was marred. Now, with Nova’s claims, Haney’s reputation faces another blow.
Nova’s Bold Claims
According to Nova, his initial encounter with Haney was marked by immediate tension. Nova recalls arriving at the gym after a long flight, only to be called out for a sparring session by Haney. Despite his jet lag, Nova asserted his dominance in the ring. “I was touching that boy up, five shots, headshots, all that. He knows he got that work for me—those three to four sessions,” Nova stated.
Nova further questioned why none of their sparring sessions were ever shared by Haney on social media, implying that Haney was avoiding evidence of their encounters. Haney, in response, branded Nova a “fraud” on social media.
Haney Fires Back
Haney was quick to counter Nova’s allegations, asserting that Nova wasn’t a challenging opponent, which led to him being booted from the camp. “Last few sparring sessions my pops made me use one hand & work on things. I think this was back [in] 2017,” Haney tweeted.
Nova’s response was swift and pointed, challenging Haney’s narrative and questioning his character. “C’mon champ, we all lose and win in this sport take your L like a Man like I took [mine],” Nova fired back, referencing his recent loss to O’Shaquie Foster.
Yea if I’m a Fraud what does that make you ? Cmon champ we all lose and win in this Sport take your L like a Man like I took mines https://t.co/HN5ve808Hm
— Abraham Super Nova (@abrahamnova22) May 27, 2024
A Weighty Issue
Nova also hinted at Haney’s reputation as a “weight bully,” suggesting that Haney’s physical advantage played a role in his fights. Nova claimed that even with rehydration, Haney succumbed to Garcia’s left hook, a punch supposedly unaffected by the PED found in Garcia’s system.
The Gervonta Davis Sparring Footage
The controversy around Haney’s sparring sessions isn’t limited to Nova. In the lead-up to the Garcia fight, footage of Haney sparring with Gervonta Davis, released by Ryan Garcia with Floyd Mayweather’s help, showed Haney in a vulnerable position. Haney responded calmly, alleging the video was edited and emphasizing his ability to hold his own against Davis at just 16 years old. “We bet AB pops & he honored it & paid! Ryan we watched [you] quit we are not the same & never will be tune in April 20th I’ll show it!” Haney tweeted on March 1.
Adrien Broner, present during the sparring session, confirmed that Davis had indeed given Haney a tough time, adding another layer to the ongoing debate about Haney’s prowess and reputation.
Never did they post a chopped up edited video.. 16 years old & in there holding my own. We bet AB pops & he honored it & paid! Ryan we watched u quit we are not the same & never will be tune in April 20th I’ll show it!
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) March 1, 2024
Reputation at Stake
Haney’s recent attempts to nullify his loss to Garcia by questioning the doping test’s integrity have further complicated his image. These new allegations from Nova, combined with the previously leaked sparring footage, have cast a shadow over Haney’s standing in the boxing community.
The question remains: who is telling the truth? Is Nova’s account of the sparring sessions accurate, or is it a ploy to tarnish Haney’s image? As the boxing world speculates, Haney’s ability to bounce back from these controversies will be crucial in determining his future in the sport.
Mia’s Insight
The ongoing drama between Devin Haney and Abraham Nova has added another chapter to Haney’s tumultuous career. With both fighters standing firm on their claims, the truth may lie somewhere in between. For Haney, the road to redemption was not only to prove his prowess in the ring, but to manage his reputation outside the ring. As fans and observers decipher every word and rhyme, Haney’s next act will be closely watched, and his legacy will be in jeopardy.
