Devin Haney Faces Backlash After Criticizing Sylvester Stallone’s Boxing Commentary

The former lightweight champion’s comments on Stallone’s remarks about boxing history have drawn widespread criticism from fans and fellow boxers.

Devin Haney criticized Sylvester Stallone's remarks on the evolution of boxing, calling out the actor's portrayal of the sport in the 'Rocky' films as unrealistic.
Stallone had shared a video discussing the difficulty of past boxing eras, referencing the six-ounce gloves used in the 'Rocky' films as an example of tougher conditions.
Haney’s comments, posted on X (formerly Twitter), accused Stallone of lacking authority to comment on boxing, leading to significant backlash from fans and fellow boxers like Teofimo Lopez.
Despite issuing a follow-up statement praising Stallone and the 'Rocky' series, Haney's attempt to backtrack was met with criticism for being insincere.
The controversy adds to a challenging period for Haney, who is preparing for an upcoming fight against Jose Ramirez following a tumultuous year marked by public disputes and a legal battle with Ryan Garcia.