According to UFC Champion Sean O’Malley, the “Suga Era” is now in full swing, following his championship victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292. Notably, shortly after claiming the title, O’Malley made waves by challenging the renowned boxer Gervonta Davis, confidently stating his ability to defeat him. Adding to the excitement, O’Malley has now extended his call-outs to include Devin Haney. Let’s delve into the details of how he issued the challenge to Haney.
Sean O’Malley Challenge Spree Continues: Sets Sights on Devin Haney Following Gervonta Davis Call-Out
At 28 years old, both Suga O’Malley and Gervonta Davis hold world champion titles in their respective sports. O’Malley boasts an impressive record of 17 wins and only 1 loss in MMA. Meanwhile, Davis, with an unbeaten record of 29-0, stands as a three-weight boxing world champion, renowned for his electrifying knockout power.
It’s worth noting that Davis hasn’t expressed any inclination to face MMA fighters in the past. However, O’Malley seems eager to step into the boxing ring and has issued a challenge to Devin Haney on X(Twitter). Recently, Haney on X wrote, “Nothing will break me,” to which O’Malley replied, “I would.” Check out their post below.
Similar to Conor McGregor, O’Malley is aiming to take on an undefeated boxer, which could potentially lead to substantial earnings and a meteoric rise in fame and wealth. Just like Gervonta Davis, Devin Haney also boasts an unblemished record and is recognized for his exceptional skills. It’s important to note that competing in the realm of boxing presents a formidable challenge for O’Malley and will not be easy.
History has repeatedly shown instances where MMA fighters, such as Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor, and Anderson Silva, faced losses when stepping into the boxing ring against opponents like Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather. Given this track record, Devin Haney’s comment, “MMA punks haven’t learned yet,” seems to be a taunt, highlighting the challenges MMA fighters have historically encountered when crossing over into the world of professional boxing.
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The question of whether O’Malley will secure a boxing match against opponents like Haney, Davis, or others remains a tantalizing prospect. Until an official announcement is made, fans can only speculate and engage in lively debates about the potential matchups.
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