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Haney‑Davis Welterweight Mandatory Bid – $12M Bid Talk

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In late July 2026 the WBO ordered champion Devin Haney to defend his welterweight title against mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis, setting a July 27 purse‑bid in San Juan with a 75‑25 split. Negotiations stalled, and with no private agreement reached the fight was slated to go to the bid. Speculation after the deadline suggested the winning bid would need to reach roughly $12 million for Davis to obtain his 25 % share, about $3 million. Top Rank, Haney’s promoter, must decide whether ticket sales, sponsorship and PPV revenue can justify that amount. Former champion Shane ~~Mosley, who has trained with Haney,~~ Mosley warned that Davis’s power could make him a difficult opponent. Unverified social‑media reports claim Davis turned down a guaranteed $3 million offer, though the figure remains unconfirmed. By early August, Davis reportedly declined the ordered fight, prompting the WBO to award Haney a 75 % share of any winning bid. The ~~financial math highlights~~ organization revised its welterweight rankings: Richardson Hitchins, after a unanimous‑decision win over Ricardo Salas, jumped to No. 3 and publicly offered to fight Haney at 147 lb. Davis fell from the No. 1 contender spot to No. 7, while Brian Norman Jr. and Teofimo Lopez moved into the top two positions. The developments underscore the uncertainty surrounding Haney’s next opponent and the financial risk ~~for promoters in backing~~ of a bout ~~that, while featuring two top young talents,~~ that lacks a proven commercial draw.

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