a former first-round draft pick of the Steelers
reportedly was arrested near Pittsburgh on Sunday
Via Colin Dunlap of KDKA Radio, Dunlap was arrested for simple assault and harassment in the Bell Acres Borough
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He finished third in 2019 in the defensive rookie of the year voting
He appeared in 16 games with 10 starts for the Browns in 2024
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playHow Ryan Garcia suffered a shock defeat in Times Square (0:44)Ryan Garcia is easily beaten by Rolando Romero to leave hopes of a Devin Haney rematch in tatters
the only person interested in a Garcia-Haney rematch was Romero
"I ain't even thinking about what's next," Romero said after his unanimous decision victory
"I think Devin and Ryan should get their rematch and make a big one."
Haney-Ramirez was the front-runner for the worst fight of the year
the third worst in CompuBox history for a 12-round fight
But it was outdone an hour later by Garcia and Romero
The air was let out of the balloon and a staged stare-down between Haney and Garcia was nixed following Romero's upset win
Alalshikh could still go through with the rematch later this year
but given how awful their respective fights were
it may be best for Garcia and Haney to go in opposite directions until they reclaim their lost mojo
An argument can be made that the rematch should have happened Friday
without either fighter taking a tuneup bout
scored a unanimous decision against Jose Ramirez but failed to shine. Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesFor Garcia
there will be questions surrounding his performance
which was night and day compared to his fight with Haney last year
Did the performance-enhancing drugs really help
considering how listless and disengaged he looked against Romero
He will have to redeem himself in his next fight
and it also might be in his best interest that he moves back down to 140 pounds
such as hard-hitting Subriel Matias or Liam Paro
who is willing to engage and offer him the opportunity to land his trademark left hook
Garcia is in a tough spot and will need to work hard to rinse the horrible taste of this fight out of the mouths of fans
he could be lined up for a fight opposite Romero
Haney is still an extremely talented fighter and is deserving of a big fight
One thing is for sure: Friday night created more problems than solutions. Haney and Garcia need to separate and reclaim some momentum before facing each other again.
Devin Haney did not inspire much confidence with his win over Jose Ramirez.
Devin Haney returned with a win over Jose Ramirez tonight, but it came in a dreadful fight that saw Ramirez look washed and Haney like he lacked the confidence to engage at all anymore, an uninspired performance on both sides that would have been booed heartily had an actual fans been in attendance in Times Square.
Haney (32-0, 15 KO) won on scores of 118-110, 119-109, and 119-109, and he deserved those wide cards. But this was anything but a domination, as Haney simply moved laterally for 12 rounds, avoided action as much as he could, and Ramirez (29-3, 18 KO) just lacked the energy to do much about any of it.
The CompuBox numbers say plenty about this particular fight, with Haney landing 70 of 224 total punches to Ramirez’s 40 of 279. CompuBox’s analysis makes note that “in most rounds, Haney did not punch for the first 30 seconds, a couple of times it was a full minute before he threw.”
Haney’s performance is not going to inspire much confidence that he has too good of a shot in a likely rematch later this year with Ryan Garcia. Whatever flaws Garcia has, he is aggressive, fast, and explosive, which Haney knows quite well, and those are all things that Ramirez has never been, really, and certainly isn’t anymore.
At 32, Ramirez just looks miles off the world level pace, and he may have to consider his future in the sport, even at a pretty young age. There are a lot of miles on him and questions about how much passion he has for the sport anymore, and watching him in recent fights, those questions seem plenty valid.
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A unique event in Times Square ended with Ryan Garcia suffering a nightmare loss to Rolly Romero, after Devin Haney did his bit to set up a rematch by outpointing Jose Ramirez
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A unique event in Times Square ended with Ryan Garcia suffering a nightmare loss to Rolly Romero
after Devin Haney did his bit to set up a rematch by outpointing Jose Ramirez
Ryan Garcia suffered a nightmare loss to Rolly Romero on Friday, potentially leaving his planned rematch with Devin Haney in tatters
Garcia was dropped by Romero in round two and ultimately beaten on points
moments after Haney won a decision against Jose Ramirez in the very same ring in New York City
a triumph for Garcia would have set up a rematch of their 2024 clash
in which “King Ryan” dropped the “Dream” three times en route to a decision win
which was overturned upon the revelation that Garcia had failed a pre-fight drug test
while the 26-year-olds made their welterweight debuts on Friday (2 May)
Haney won a wide decision against fellow former world champion Ramirez (119-109
yet he looked almost as gun-shy as the 32-year-old
Haney appeared hesitant for much of the bout
perhaps due to his disastrous evening against Garcia last time out
although he did grow into the fight with Ramirez
In any case, Haney did enough to secure the victory and stay unbeaten, which is more than can be said of Garcia, who suffered his second professional loss. All the action took place in Times Square, the heart of New York City, where Teofimo Lopez outpointed Arnold Barboza Jr earlier in the night. Re-live the fights below.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush Jr. was arrested earlier today in Allegheny county with charges of simple assault and harassment, per a court document shared by KDKA’s Colin Dunlap on X
Former Steeler Devin Bush was arrested today by Bell Acres Police. pic.twitter.com/rw4gNrWXzG
— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) May 4, 2025
Bush was the Steelers’ first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, moving up from No. 20 to No. 10 in a trade with the Denver Broncos to draft him
While he had a promising rookie season that earned him Defensive Rookie of the Year consideration
a knee injury set him back early on in his career
Multiple seasons of trying to recapture his promising rookie season form failed
he had been benched by the Steelers in favor of Robert Spillane and Mark Robinson
The Steelers ultimately declined his fifth-year option and Bush ended up signing with the Seattle Seahawks on a one-year deal in 2023
The Bush experiment set the inside linebacker position back a few years in Pittsburgh and they just finally found solutions with Patrick Queen
The Steelers also shipped off their second-round pick in 2019 as well as a 2020 third-round pick for Bush
so it really limited their draft value over the next couple years as well
Bush was a member of the Cleveland Browns on a one-year deal in 2024
He started 10 games for the Browns and logged 76 total tackles
The Browns extended him on another one-year deal worth $3.25 million with $2.97 million guaranteed, per Over The Cap
He was likely to play in a rotational role this season
but the Browns did draft LB Carson Schewsinger in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft
we will see what ramifications this legal issue could potentially have for Bush sticking on the Browns’ roster
There are no further details available about the incident at this time
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After a year layoff from suffering three disastrous knockdowns against Ryan Garcia in a no contest last April
the "Dream" returned to action Friday night
producing a unanimous decision over Jose Ramirez at The Ring’s Fatal Fury: Times Square in New York City
119-109 and 118-110 all in Haney's favor
though his performance was far from special
The final punch stats showed Haney threw 224 punches
only landing a total of 70 consisting of 45 power shots and just 25 jabs
Haney started the bout Friday night looking extremely tentative
going several seconds without throwing a single punch and appearing to still be facing the mental effects of the loss he took to Garcia that was later changed to a no-contest after the latter failed a drug test
Haney began opening up his offense a bit by unleashing stinging combinations and crunching uppercuts
though he didn't mash the dash and capitalize on any of his output
and managed to land some pounding shots though it was clear he was a step behind Haney's speed
It was far from a highlight win but Haney did more than enough to win
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Devin Haney remains undefeated after picking up a unanimous decision win over Jose Ramirez
The fight served as the second of three "main event" fights at the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves event
which took place in the streets of Times Square in New York
The final fight of the event is a showdown between Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero
The scorecards showed Haney won the 12-round welterweight bout against Ramirez decisively
Haney flinched repeatedly when Ramirez got in close
but his opponent failed to land many punches
Haney’s quickness and hand speed served him well
The victory helped secure a likely rematch with Ryan Garcia
Round 1: A muscular Devin Haney doesn’t look ready to flex them immediately
Jose Ramirez scores with a couple of lefts
Velcro strap comes loose from Haney’s right shoe
Round 2: The Velcro strap still flapping on Haney’s right shoe
The result of a year-long layoff or haunted by getting knocked down by Ryan Garcia three times
and the good thing for him is Ramirez is doing very little
Haney lands a solid right as he comes alive
Round 3: Haney’s corner has put tape over the uncooperative Velcro
but still looks tentative when Ramirez attacks – not often enough
Just when he seemed ready to assert himself
Ramirez showing little ability to hit Haney with any authority
and Haney staying on the move without punching
Round 6: Ramirez opens with a left that grazes Haney
Haney stays on the move and quickly covers up at the sight of any punch
Ramirez lands a left and then eats a right counter
Haney landing more punches but taking few chances
Ramirez showing underwhelming ability to score
Haney treating Ramirez as if he’s a Hall of Famer
Round 9: Ramirez attacks and lands a body shot
Haney lands a strong right and darts to his right rather than follow up
but eats a couple of punches when he gets too close
Round 10: Haney back to moving rather than standing his ground
The strategy likely is paying off on the scorecards
if only to prove he’s equipped for a rematch with Garcia
Just lands a left to the body and fires a couple of shots as Haney darts away
Bush re-signed with Cleveland back in March
There are no further details on his arrest that have been released
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Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney will appear as they look to build interest for their rematch
Garcia will go in with Rolly Romero while Haney faces the threat of former unified world champion
Teofimo Lopez fights in his home city as he defends his WBO super-lightweight title against Arnold Barboza
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Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero will take place on Friday, May 2 at The Ring's Fatal Fury: Times Square, with the whole card set to be shown live only on DAZN PPV
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The fight is set to be held at Times Square
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Glenn Feldman and Mark Consentino scored the bout 119-109 twice
It wasn't the kind of performance to inspire confidence that Haney has recovered from his last fight on April 20
when he was knocked down three times by Ryan Garcia in a decision loss that turned into a no-contest after Garcia failed multiple drug tests for ostarine
It was the classic case of win now and look good next time for the former undisputed lightweight and WBC junior welterweight champion, which was echoed by International Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Lampley
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15 KOs) set the tone early when he was constantly on the move and clinching in the opening round
That became the theme for much of the fight as Ramirez (29-3
a former unified junior welterweight champion
Haney let his hands go more in the second half of the fight and showed signs of getting over the fight vs
though he still leaned heavily on his lateral movement
the ultimate goal is to get your hand raised
but questions still linger on if he can get back to the level he was at before his fight vs
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Haney landed 70 of 224 punches compared to 40 of 279 for Ramirez
20 KOs) will face Rolando "Rolly" Romero (16-2
13 KOs) in the main event for a secondary WBA welterweight title
it wouldn't be surprising to see plans change for Garcia should he get an impressive win with potential fights vs
WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (22-1
IBF and WBA welterweight champion Jaron "Boots" Ennis (34-0
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Devin Haney got back in the win column
On Friday night, Haney returned to action for the first time since his loss-turned-no-contest against Ryan Garcia in 2024, taking on former unified light welterweight champion Jose Ramirez in the second of the three-fight main card Ryan Garcia vs
Rolly Romero fight card dubbed “Fatal Fury: City of Wolves.” The fight was largely viewed as a setup bout for Haney’s eventual rematch with Garcia
but fans won’t be clamoring for that anytime soon after Haney won a unanimous decision in a historically bad fight
Haney looked tentative from the opening bell
That tone continued round after round as the two barely swung at each other
nearly setting the record for fewest punches thrown over a 12-round fight at any weight class
with Haney only attempted 224 punches in the entire fight
Haney did slightly more nothing than Ramirez did in each round and took scorecards of 119-109
but he certainly didn’t make any new fans and raised so little interest in a Garcia rematch that the broadcast declined to interview him after the win
Trainer Joel Diaz says Devin Haney should just spare the sport of boxing by retiring if he’s going to perform like he just did
“It’s disappointing for the boxing world, for the fans. Me, as a trainer, I watch fights...they promised three great fights in Times Square. There was no fights. Honestly, it was boring watching those fights and it’s upsetting that those guys get paid the top dollar for that. They don’t perform based on their paychecks.”
“You know, I’ve seen worse. I saw Shakur Stevenson fight Dos Santos, the Dominican kid. I mean, come on. One or two punches a round? That’s not boxing...I think this new era of boxing is more about show than fighting.”
“Devin, when he lets go of his hands he lands because he has accuracy. But why doesn’t he let go of his punches? I mean, look, Ramirez was pressuring the whole fight, He wanted to engage because Ramirez wanted to fight, but you got to have a partner, right? You got to have a partner to exchange but there was no partner for him, he was just chasing the rabbit around the whole ring.
“He needs to retire, man. Devin Haney needs to retire and just let the real fighters get in the ring and perform. Honestly, never been a fan of his boxing. The only good fight I saw him was when he fought Linares, and I saw the fight because of Linares, not because of him. But these kinds of performances, man, he should just retire.
“Ryan, I like Ryan. Ryan’s a great guy but once he got hit with a left hook, what happened to that anger in you. When he fought [Luke Campbell] he got dropped and he came back and boom, demolished him. Yesterday he did totally the opposite.
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Devin Haney still has a score to settle with Ryan Garcia
But revenge will have to wait. He instead returns to the ring against former junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez in the co-main event of Times Square's first ever boxing card
which features Garcia in the headlining bout
With wins from both Garcia and Haney on May 2, a highly anticipated rematch is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia in October
While Haney and Ramirez each most recently fought at junior welterweight under the division's 140-pound limit
this fight will be held at a 144-pound catchweight
Garcia is fighting at 147-pounds in the main-event
with Haney looking to steadily build up in weight ahead of the rematch
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Haney and Ramirez's co-main event bout
Times Square's first-ever boxing card, featuring Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez in consecutive bouts, can be streamed through DAZN pay-per-view
How to watch: DAZN PPVWatch Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia fight card on DAZN PPV
The May 2 fight card from Times Square can be purchased through DAZN pay-per-view for $59.99
DAZN in also offering a pay-per-view bundle
packaging the May 2 fight card with the Canelo Alvarez vs
William Scull fight card on May 3 for $89.99
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Jose Ramirez fight timeRyan Garcia and Rolly Romero headline a four-fight card on May 2 which is set to begin on DAZN pay-per-view at 4:30 p.m
The main event ring walks are expected to begin at approximately 6 p.m
Along with Haney vs. Ramirez, the May 2 card also features Ryan Garcia returning to the ring, while 140-pound champion Teofimo Lopez defends his title
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Where is the Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez fight card?The May 2 fight card featuring Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez will be the first-ever fight card held in Times Square in New York City
Devin Haney is 31-0 with 15 wins by knockout
Haney is the former undisputed champion at lightweight and former WBC champion at junior welterweight
Haney won a world title in his first 140-pound fight in 2023
before taking on Garcia and ultimately retaining the title once Garcia missed weight and tested positive for PEDs
Haney soon after vacated his junior welterweight title once ordered to face top contender Sandor Martin
2 at junior welterweight by The Ring and ESPN
Devin Haney is 26 years old and stands at 5-foot-9 with a 71-inch reach
Haney began his career fighting at lightweight
where he became undisputed champion in 2022 before moving up to campaign at 140 pounds the following year
The bout against Ramirez will be Haney's first above 140 pounds
Jose Ramirez is 29-2 with 18 wins by knockout
Once a unified champion in the 140-pound division
Ramirez is looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss to top contender Arnold Barboza last November
Ramirez previously lost in an undisputed title fight to Josh Taylor in 2021 and went on to win three straight fights ahead of the Barboza loss
ageJose Ramirez is 32 years old and stands at 5-foot-10 with a 72-inch reach
Ramirez is a career-long junior welterweight
with each of his bouts coming at or around the division's 140-pound weight limit
The heaviest Ramirez has weighed in for a bout is 143 pounds
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On May 2, 2025, New York City’s Times Square will host its first-ever professional boxing event
in partnership with SNK (Fatal Fury video game franchise) and The Ring Magazine. The co-main event features Devin Haney taking on Jose Ramirez in a welterweight showdown
Ryan Garcia will face Rolly Romero for the vacant WBA Regular welterweight title
Teofimo Lopez defends his WBO and The Ring junior welterweight titles against Arnold Barboza Jr
who last fought a year ago in a controversial bout against Ryan Garcia
but the result was later overturned after Garcia failed a drug test
Haney enters this showdown with an impeccable record of 31-0
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as the star-studded matchup and the brewing rivalries between the fighters have ignited a storm of excitement among boxing enthusiasts
Ramirez bout is scheduled to begin late night at 12:00 a.m
depending on how the previous fights unfold
Fans will be able to watch the event live on DAZN pay-per-view
A DAZN subscription starts at £14.99 per month
while the event costs £21.99 in the UK
Jose Ramirez bout is scheduled for around 7:00 p.m
DAZN Pay-Per-View will broadcast the bout live in Times Square as part of the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves card
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Devin Haney returns to action after over a year out tonight when he takes on Jose Ramirez
After previously reigning as the undisputed lightweight champion, Haney suffered a big shock when he was beaten by Ryan Garcia in April 2024
The result was overturned to a no contest though after Garcia failed a drugs test as he tested positive for a banned substance following the bout
Haney vacated his WBC super-lightweight title
beginning with a 144lb catchweight bout against Ramirez this evening
Ramirez is a former unified 140lb champion
who missed out on the chance to become undisputed in that division when he was beaten by Josh Taylor back in May 2021
Last time out Ramirez suffered a defeat to Arnold Barboza Jr
and so will be looking to get back on track if he can spring the upset and defeat Haney
The fight takes place at Times Square in New York, on a card that also features Garcia facing Rolly Romero, with victories for both Haney and Garcia likely setting up a rematch between the two men later this year.
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UPDATE: Devin Haney wins via unanimous decision – 119-109
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Devin Haney (31-0, 1 NC) fights for the first time since a grudge match with Ryan Garcia in April 2024
then went on to defeat Haney via majority decision
that win was later overturned to a no-contest when Garcia tested positive for a banned substance
Haney’s undefeated record was restored and Garcia was handed a one-year suspension from competition
Haney returns in a 144-pound catchweight contest against Jose Ramirez (29-2)
The former light welterweight champion looks to bounce back from a recent loss to Arnold Barboza
Round 1: Early tangle as Haney just ducks his head into Ramirez and pushes him to the middle of the ring
A minute in and almost no punches have been thrown
he’s done at least five laps and there’s still plenty of time to go
Round 2: Haney definitely getting his cardio in
Ramirez not lighting up the ring with his output either at this point
He gets under a Ramirez punch and they tangle again
Commentary killing Haney for his weird performance right now
Ramirez walking Haney down but not throwing punches
There’s a left hook from Ramirez as Haney ducks into it
Round 4: Haney with so much side-to-side movement and so little actual punching
I don’t know what either guy’s game plan really is
One of the few punches thrown in the first minute of this round
Round 6: Ramirez comes out with a couple of punches
This is the most action we’ve seen from these two
Ramirez taking a couple of chances with punches that Haney avoids
Round 7: Very little action to start the seventh
Feed goes down momentarily on one of the cameras
There’s a burst from Haney to close the round
Round 8: Have I mentioned Haney’s circling
Haney doing just enough with his jab right now
There’s a good one as Ramirez makes a rare attempt to advance and attack
Ramirez lands one to the body off of a separation
Round 9: Haney starts off with a good combination
Little follow-up from there outside of a tie-up
Haney beautifully uses his jab to set up a right hand
Short punches inside from Haney as they tie up again
Haney lands a punch and then dodges a Ramirez flurry
There’s a punch that lands for Ramirez as he gets adventurous
Round 11: Ramirez coming forward and Haney pushes his way out of the corner
but Haney just ducks and he is out of there
Fast counter right from Haney catches Ramirez off balance
We’re three minutes away from this being over and then we’re finally at the main event
Has Haney cost himself a Ryan Garcia rematch with this performance
Haney pops Ramirez with a jab and dips out of the corner
He’s doing the bare minimum to stay out of Ramirez’s way
just circling and dodging back whenever Ramirez gets close
These gentlemen definitely got their cardio in tonight
Jose Ramirez via unanimous decision (119-109
the two boxers set a record for the least punches landed in a 12-round fight this year
while also being the fourth fewest punches landed in the 40 years CompuBox has been tracking fights
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Per CompuBox
Haney and Ramirez threw just 110 punches between them
with Haney landing 70 and Ramirez landed just 40
and he landed 45 power punches to Ramirez's 17
Haney took control early on and his moving and clinching was consistent through much of the fight
It looked as if Ramirez struggled to keep up
Haney landed more punches as the fight progressed
though it wouldn't be enough for him and Ramirez to avoid the undesirable record
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The sport of Boxing has roared back to life with compelling matchups like the upcoming Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez
They are set to light up Times Square this Friday night
Both fighters bring impressive resumes to the ring
Both have held multiple championship belts
Both know what it’s like to reach the mountain top
But only one can walk away victorious on May 2nd when they clash in New York City
The boxing world first met Devin Haney as a teenage prodigy turning pro
he’s taking his talents to welterweight
seeking to conquer yet another weight class
Ramirez brings his own impressive story to this matchup
The former Olympian rose through the junior welterweight ranks to become a unified champion before being dethroned by Josh Taylor
A win over Haney would instantly revitalise his career and prove he belongs among boxing’s elite
Also Read: Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero Predictions for tonight’s Main Event!
The oddsmakers aren’t giving Ramirez much of a chance in this one
Haney sits as an overwhelming -1200 favorite while Ramirez comes back as a +700 underdog.
Those numbers might raise eyebrows considering Haney is moving up in weight
The betting value clearly lies with Ramirez if fans are looking for a bigger payout and upsets happen in boxing
especially when fighters move up in weight
the smart money seems to be backing Haney’s superior boxing skills to carry the day
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Haney brings an unblemished 31-0 (1 NC) record into this fight
His greatest weapon has always been his boxing IQ
and frustrates opponents with his jab and defensive wizardry
The concern for Haney fans is how he will handle Ramirez’s power at the higher weight
Fans saw Garcia drop him multiple times in their controversial bout
Ramirez hits even harder than Garcia and has more professional experience
Devin Haney says that Jose Ramirez is TOO SMALL 😳 pic.twitter.com/qDNsHHfNe7
Ramirez (29-2) must make this fight ugly to have a chance
If he allows Haney to establish his jab and fighting rhythm
it will be a long night for the former Olympian
we are going with the odds and predicting that Devin Haney will win via unanimous decision
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songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has announced that his upcoming North American tour
will mark the "last time" fans will get a chance to see him perform "for quite some time"
In a message released earlier today (Monday
April 28),Devin said: "For nearly 35 years
I've followed a creative path guided by instinct — each album
each project a new chapter in a story I've felt compelled to tell
take a break… please.' But the flood of ideas
and the support of incredible musicians and listeners have kept me going
and kept me grateful for a life on the road
things have changed — especially since the pandemic
Booking tours now means planning up to two years in advance
it's become more challenging than ever to line things up
life has simply caught up with me: my parents need help
I need some time to breathe and recalibrate
"So I've made the decision to take a break from touring — an indefinite one
This upcoming North American run will be the last time you'll see me on stage for the foreseeable future
I need to be present for the people who need me
and to give myself the space to reflect on everything I've been through
I'm launching a long-overdue project: 'The Ruby Quaker Show' — a YouTube series where I'll finally explore the dozens of creative ventures I've had on the back burner
wonderful ideas I've postponed for years — now I'm making the time to bring them to life
without that familiar pressure of knowing I'll be gone again in a month
I'm listening to the voice that says: slow down
I want to create from a place of calm inspiration rather than frantic obligation
And until I can truly be there for the people who rely on me
"So here's the deal: this final North American tour is going to be something special
and making these shows a true celebration.If you've ever wanted to step into this world I've built — maybe you caught 'The Moth'
or a song found its way to you when you needed it — now's the time
so I'm doing everything I can to make these shows as meaningful and unforgettable as possible
Townsend added in a separate video message: "In two weeks I start a tour in America
This video acts as me announcing that I'm going to stop touring for a while after this American tour coming up
"If you're in America and you wanna have the opportunity to see me or meet me or participate in the work that I do in a live front
this upcoming tour will be the last time you get a chance to see me for quite some time
that vacation will incorporate about a dozen things that I've been waiting to do for all these years that have to be pushed aside because of the constant touring
this American tour coming up starting next month
if you want to have the opportunity to see me
Devin Townsend performed his rock opera "The Moth" live on March 27 and March 28 together with the Noord Nederlands Orkest (North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra) symphony orchestra at De Oosterpoort in Groningen
Townsend is renowned for his groundbreaking fusion of metal
he has pushed the boundaries of musical genres and collaborated with world-famous orchestras
establishing an unparalleled artistic legacy
he teamed up with the Noord Nederlands Orkest and composed "The Moth"
a "rock opera" he had been working on for years
"The Moth" tells the story of the human experience from birth to death
comparable to the transformation of a caterpillar into a moth
It symbolizes the human quest for meaning and offers perspectives on the fear of death through analogy and narrative
Ever since Townsend witnessed large musicals such as "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Phantom Of The Opera" in the 1970s
"The Moth" had been in the making for over a decade
and Townsend had been building towards it for 30 years
he shared the stage at De Oosterpoort in Groningen with no less than seventy musicians from the Noord Nederlands Orkest
Townsend's career is one of many distinct eras
He's been the leader of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD
the lynchpin of the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and the co-architect of country duo CASUALTIES OF COOL
all while maintaining his prolific and lauded solo project
More recently he completed work on "PowerNerd"
a succinct but still progressive record that pulls from its mastermind's childhood love of vintage rock
Townsend has an amazing variety in his musical style
As a solo artist he has had a lineup of various artist working on his albums sporting his infinite variety
it was with the founding of the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT
The project began with a series of four albums each written in a different style and released between 2009-2011
Afterwards he kept to the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and keeps releasing under this name
he has released more than two dozen studio albums and several live ones
Similar in all of these are his versatile vocal delivery that ranges from screaming to an opera-esque singing
Townsend's musical style has roots in metal but draws elements from other genres into the material
Each album is written to express different aspects of his personality
Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested in Pittsburgh on Sunday on charges of simple assault and harassment, per court documents obtained by Colin Dunlap of KDKA in Pittsburgh. The simple assault charge is a misdemeanor
but the harassment charge is a summary offense
Devin Bush signed with the Browns in March 2024 and finished the 2024 season with 76 tackles
one sack and three passes defended in 16 games
Bush re-signed with the team on a one-year
“We’re really proud of Devin as he has given himself to the system,” Browns linebackers coach Jason Tarver said on Dec. 27, per the Browns’ official website. “That isn’t always the easiest thing to get into a new place
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Devin Bush in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The former Michigan standout spent four seasons in Pittsburgh and had his best season in 2019, recording 109 tackles, nine tackles for loss, one sack two interceptions and four passes defended. His work on the field in 2019 led to him finishing third in the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.
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the Steelers declined Bush’s fifth-year option which made him a free agent in 2023
Bush signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks and finished the year with 37 tackles and five tackles for loss
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Williams entered the 2025 season with a career 1.83 ERA and was among the active leaders in strikeout rate
he figured to pile on the saves for a top team looking to return to the World Series
Last season, over the final two months, Williams posted a 1.25 ERA and saved 14 games in 15 chances for the Milwaukee Brewers
He had missed the first four months due to back fractures
The Yankees acquired him this winter and fantasy managers could not wait to invest
some fantasy managers already have moved on and Williams is among the most-dropped closers in the sport -- down to just 86.6% rostered in ESPN leagues as of Tuesday morning
Williams earned drama-free saves on Monday
Tuesday and Thursday of last week (though he fanned only one of 11 hitters) and all looked to be well again following a three-run outing on April 9 in Detroit that had bloated his ERA
Williams (and Clase) may not be perfect over the final five months of the season
but fantasy managers should keep investing
Perhaps those fears will resume later this season
Kyle Finnegan, Washington Nationals: Few would bestow many top-10 closer thoughts Finnegan's way
but this right-hander continues to pile on the saves
with eight of them coming over his past eight outings
we would love more strikeouts and better run prevention
but Finnegan is off to a fine start in those respects
he earned saves despite disappointing peripherals
He remains available in more than 50% of ESPN standard formats
should see more -- if not all -- of the team's save chances moving forward
If he continues to show the best control of his career
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combined to lose on Sunday while Alvarado delivered another efficient
Perhaps he has months of saves coming his way and will become the first Phillies reliever to register 30 saves since the very forgettable Jeanmar Gomez (2016)
Felix Bautista, Baltimore Orioles: Bautista is among the most-dropped closers in ESPN leagues because he has only two saves through three weeks and nobody enjoys a 1.67 WHIP
the Orioles are handling Bautista carefully -- as they promised they would -- while he returns from a lost 2024 due to Tommy John surgery
He has yet to really find his control after a dominating 2023 campaign
Expecting a 1.48 ERA and 110 strikeouts (as he gave you in 2023) was always unrealistic
which surely was part of the preseason appeal
It just doesn't seem like Diaz is close to earning a shot
Jax averaged 4.3 fantasy points per outing
Jax had the better run prevention and strikeout rate and he scored more points
the Twins are among the noteworthy surprise disappointments
If the Twins can't win more than they lose -- they do play the White Sox again this week -- it depresses the value of all their relievers
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but 'still expecting great things'April 26th
We’ll try to do what’s best for the team and Devin,” Boone said
“We’ll just get through this bump in the road
The implosion marked Williams’ first blown save in five chances as a Yankee. But he has struggled in several other outings, including coughing up a four-run lead against the Rays last Saturday in Tampa
Williams has allowed 12 runs (10 earned) in eight innings
It hasn’t helped that opposing hitters have a .462 batting average against his four-seamer and have hit .273 against the Airbender changeup
“Nothing’s working right now,” Williams said Friday night
not to be able to get the job done for the team
They put us in a great position to win there
“I know the results haven’t been great yet,” Boone said
The profile of the changeup is still there
Once he starts flipping that and starts getting some count leverage
I expect him to be the dominant closer he has been.”
LAWRENCE — Kansas football coach Lance Leipold saw two of his players from his 2024 roster selected during the 2025 NFL Draft in April
Here are a few takeaways from Leipold’s appearance on the New Orleans Saints Podcast, as he reacted to the Saints’ choice to pick up Neal:
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Leipold acknowledged that the opportunity for New Orleans to draft someone with so much production in the sixth round, like Neal, could end up being a steal for the Saints. Neal rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the last three years in college, and in the process of his four-year career at Kansas became the program’s all-time leading rusher
when it came to the people Leipold talked to
the range of what Leipold thought would be possible spanned from late on day two of the draft to where Neal ended up on day three
Leipold mentioned there was a lot of depth at running back in this year’s draft class
so there would be a lot of competition to be selected
Leipold said it’s about what you do with the chance you have
He thinks there’s a history Neal is in a position to live up to
of players who’ve emerged during the program rebuild at KU who thrive in an underdog role
What makes Devin Neal such a talented player?Leipold described Neal as a grounded
hard-working individual who’s never satisfied
and praised the vision and patience Neal has running the ball
he was one of the faces of the program’s rebuild as a Lawrence native
Neal essentially lived in running backs coach Jonathan Wallace’s office in between meetings during fall camp
and that interest — which Leipold envisions Neal having in New Orleans — served Neal well as he ultimately became a starter
How can Devin Neal fit in with New Orleans?Personally
Leipold is sure Neal will be able to adapt to a new city and organization just fine
Leipold described Neal as a likable guy who can fit in with various types of groups
Leipold thinks fans will appreciate what Neal is all about
and talked about how Neal is someone who will get involved in the community
Leipold remarked that Neal will embrace whatever role comes his way and doesn’t shy away from coaching in areas he needs to improve
Leipold said Neal has worked a lot on his receiving skills and keeps focusing on becoming better in pass protection
Leipold noted it’ll be great for Neal to be able to have a mentor in New Orleans like veteran running back Alvin Kamara
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal
He was the 2022 National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas
Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey
Unfortunately the Devin Haney vs
Jose Ramirez fight didn’t live up to expectations
the action inside the ring was anything but spectacular
with barely any punches thrown throughout the 12 round affair
In the end it was Haney that came out on top with scorecards of 119-109, 119-109 and 118-110 to win by unanimous decision, but there was little done to suggest to boxing world that he was back to his best following his fight with Ryan Garcia in April 2024
With just 503 combined punches thrown it ranks as number four in CompuBox history for the fewest punches thrown in a 12-round fight
and here’s how some of the big names from the boxing world reacted to the action…
This Haney fight is trash I can’t believe I stayed up for this
— Dillian Whyte (@DillianWhyte) May 3, 2025
The judges won’t have a scorecard because there all asleep
— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) May 3, 2025
— ShowtimeShawn Porter (@ShowtimeShawnP) May 3, 2025
Tell you what I get called boring this makes me look like a prime Marvin hagler 😂
— Jack Catterall (@jack_catt93) May 3, 2025
People better stop with the "new Four Kings" nonsense real quick. #boxing
— Lou DiBella🥊 (@loudibella) May 3, 2025
One of the worst fights I have seen in a long time. #boxing#HaneyRamirez
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) May 3, 2025
Can’t wait to hear how Bill Haney spins this one…
— Todd Grisham (@Grishamfight) May 3, 2025
Devin Haney really put the city that never sleeps to sleep
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) May 3, 2025
playTeofimo Lopez wears mask at press conference ahead of Barboza Jr
fight (0:51)Teofimo Lopez and Arnold Barboza Jr
speak ahead of their clash for the WBO junior welterweight title
are all locked in and ready for their respective fights after making weight Thursday ahead of their boxing tripleheader Friday night in Times Square
1 no contest) weighed in at 146.8 pounds for his welterweight fight against Rolando "Rolly" Romero (16-2)
The contracted weight for the fight is 147 pounds
1 no contest) also made weight for his catchweight bout with Jose Ramirez
Haney weighed in at 143 pounds while Ramirez tipped the scales at 143.8 pounds
The contracted weight for the fight is 144 pounds
Haney hasn't competed since suffering three knockdowns against Garcia in their meeting last year
Should Haney and Garcia both win on Friday
the expectation is that they will face off in a highly anticipated rematch later this year
"I'm just excited to be back here in New York after such a historic event last time," Garcia said at Wednesday's news conference
so we're going to have to do it again sooner or later
Lopez (21-1) weighed in at 139.6 pounds for his WBO junior welterweight title defense against interim titleholder Arnold Barboza Jr
who weighed in under the 140-pound limit at 139.8 pounds
They'll kick off the festivities in the first bout of the evening
the weather is only going to get more chillier outdoors
Friday's tripleheader will take over Times Square
where a ring is being constructed at the popular tourist attraction in New York
While the three bouts offer plenty of intrigue
the venue -- smack in the middle of the Big Apple -- is generating its own buzz among fans and media
The fighters have to be laser focused," Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya said Thursday while standing at the site of the fights as traffic passed by
"Don't pay attention to all the noise outside of this ring
It's going to be very difficult for every single fighter
because as you can imagine there will be people everywhere
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report
Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez is the co-main event to Ryan Garcia vs Rolando "Rolly" Romero on Friday at Times Square in New York
Haney will be looking to rebound from a loss turned no-contest vs Garcia on April 20
after he failed multiple drug tests for ostarine
Ramirez is coming off a unanimous decision loss on Nov
who will face WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez on the same card
The pressure is on both Haney and Ramirez in different ways
who is a former undisputed lightweight and WBC junior welterweight champion
a win over Ramirez will put him on a path toward a rematch against Garcia later this year
as long as he beats Rolly in the main event on Friday
18 KOs) will have a chance to upset the apple cart and potentially throw his name into the title picture at either junior welterweight or welterweight
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Here are the keys to victory for both fighters
Haney is one of boxing's most skilled operators
counter-punch and keep his opponents at range had him on the cusp of cracking the top 10 of some pound-for-pound lists
Haney's ability to out-box his opponents will need to be on full display against Ramirez
Haney's struggles defending the left hook got him in trouble on numerous occasions against Garcia
as he was dropped three times and rocked in other instances by it
Ramirez's left hook is a key weapon in his arsenal
so whether Haney has learned from his transgressions vs
Haney can't afford to let his right hand wander off whenever he's throwing his jab or left hook in range against Ramirez
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Haney's jab will also be paramount to his success
it'll allow him to dictate the pace of the fight and help his defense exponentially
Haney's ability to get his jab going will also open Ramirez up to other attacks
The former undisputed champion's advantage in speed with his feet and hands will also go a long way toward keeping him out of danger against Ramirez
his advantages in skills and speed should pave the way for him to get one of the most important wins of his career
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Ramirez's ability to cut off the ring and outwork Haney will need to be on point if he's going to pull off the upset
Ramirez stands little to no chance of defeating Haney
He'll have to cut off the ring and let his hands go whenever he is on the inside
Ramirez can't be afraid to throw the left hook at will to see if Haney has addressed that issue since his fight against Garcia
He also can't be afraid to make it a rough and dirty fight to try and throw Haney off rhythm
Whether Ramirez is hitting Haney's arms or going to the body
anything that can affect Haney should be in play
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Going to the body will also be imperative for Ramirez
If he can invest in the body and get Haney to slow down
Ramirez's chances of pulling off the upset can increase as the fight goes on
but his chances of defeating Haney aren't insurmountable
If Ramirez can find the version of himself that was once a unified junior welterweight champion
he's more than capable of making life difficult for Haney and potentially upsetting the apple cart
Here is how to watch Haney vs. Ramirez and the rest of the card at Times Square
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BoxingTimes Square meltdown: Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney totally flop on massive stageCris Esqueda/Golden Boy Promotionsby Kevin Iole May 2
it made perfect sense: Stage a high-stakes fight card in the middle of New York’s Times Square
put some of boxing’s most recognizable young names front and center
and bring in a legendary voice to narrate it all
Turki Alalshikh invested tens of millions to make it happen
Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney had completely fumbled the moment
The result was a couple of forgettable fights
Haney versus Jose Ramirez and Garcia against Rolly Romero were shockingly bad fights considering the stage and the stakes
Haney-Ramirez was no exaggeration one of the worst fights of the 21st century
Teofimo Lopez turned in a sharp
one-sided performance against Arnold Barboza
making it easily the best fight of the night
Haney-Ramirez was an F at best and
given people had to pay nearly $50 to watch it
He was outboxed by Romero and lost so decisively that it puts the planned multi-million dollar rematch with Haney in serious doubt
But he has so many holes defensively he’s open far more than the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson
Trainer Derrick James was urging him between rounds to compete
but he went back out round after round intent it seemed only on avoiding Romero’s left hook
He fought with discipline he hadn't showed and didn't make the egregious mistakes he had in the past
Garcia didn't cause him to make any unforced efforts
That hook floored Garcia in the second and seemed to sap the little fight he brought with him
Garcia didn’t seem interested in engaging after he pulled himself off the canvas
Garcia is perceived as one of boxing’s biggest stars
but it’s more for his looks and his social media following than anything else
He delivered a signature performance in a win over Haney on April 20
across the river at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn
but he failed his post-fight drug test and was suspended for a year
This is a guy who folded when he was hit hard by Tank Davis and whose most significant win remains either a 2022 KO of a faded Javier Fortuna or a 2021 TKO of Luke Campbell.As big wins go
• He’s got a massive social media following
When are we going to see him put it together without the benefit of PEDs
CompuBox noted that the 503 combined thrown punches were third-fewest in its 40-year history in a 12-round fight
it dropped to fourth an hour later when Garcia and Romero managed to throw only 490 combined punches
Haney had 16 punches landed — IN TOTAL — after four rounds
Ramirez landed zero power punches in Rounds 1 and 2 and connected on zero jabs in Rounds 8 and 12
And then Garcia and Romero nearly went out and “exceeded” it
Garcia seemed to sleepwalk through the bout and responded to next-to-nothing.
He’s battled mental health issues for a long time
but his desultory effort made me wonder if the medications he took robbed him of his fight
He seemed angrier at the opening round of news conferences when Romero trash talked him
When he had the chance to do something about it Friday
Alalshikh’s idea to put three of the sport’s brightest young stars on a massive stage in one of America’s most iconic venues was brilliant
Do you care about Garcia-Haney 2 after seeing that
Friday night’s card was supposed to be a celebration for a sport pulling itself out of the doldrums
slow and filled with folks going through the motions
NEW YORK -- Devin Williams has been removed from his role as New York Yankees closer "for right now," manager Aaron Boone said Sunday
The move comes two days after Williams endured another rough outing and was booed off the mound at Yankee Stadium in a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays
The 30-year-old right-hander has a 11.25 ERA with career-worst marks in strikeout rate (18.2%)
whiff rate (24.1%) and walk rate (15.9%) in eight innings across 10 appearances this season
it's not really a shock to me," Williams said following the Yankees' doubleheader sweep of the Blue Jays
"Being a closer is a position you have to earn and you have to keep earning it to continue to be in that role
Boone said setup man Luke Weaver
who has a 0.00 ERA in 13 innings pitched this season
will assume "a lot of" the team's save opportunities
Boone maintained he is open to using Weaver in high-leverage spots earlier in games and other relievers to close
This is a guy that is in the prime of his career and he's just going through it a little bit," said Boone
who informed Williams of the decision Saturday
you make a career that's long enough and you're going to face some challenging moments
You're going to face some adversity along the way
And good news for Devin is he's got everything to get through this and come out better on the other side
I think it's best for everyone that we pull him out of that role and try and start building some good rhythm and confidence and momentum and fully expect him to be a central figure for us moving forward."
Boone said Williams won't have a specific role -- whether pitching in low-leverage situations or tight spots just earlier in games -- as he seeks to re-establish himself for a team with the ninth-best bullpen ERA in the majors despite his struggles
The key will be for Williams to avoid falling behind in counts as he did against the three hitters he faced Friday
leading to the home crowd again showering him with loud boos while adding a "We want Weaver!" chant
Williams wound up surrendering two runs on three hits without recording an out to blow the save and continue his alarming troubles
The Yankees hope his changeup-fastball mix will baffle hitters again and allow him to return to the pitcher he has been for his entire career
"Count leverage is a big thing for pitchers
"And I think he's been behind a number of times
He's also had it not bounce his way in a number of these games where it's gotten away
"But I think the biggest thing for a guy as good as he is
and where he is from an age standpoint in the prime of his career
getting in a good rhythm and then off we go."
figured to cement the Yankees' bullpen as one of the best in the majors
Williams established himself as one of baseball's premier relievers over six seasons with the Brewers using a singular screwball-like changeup known as "The Airbender." The right-hander posted a 1.83 ERA with a 39.4% across 241 appearances in Milwaukee. He won the 2020 National League Rookie of the Year Award as a setup man for Josh Hader and made two All-Star teams
But Williams' Yankees tenure has been turbulent from start
After emerging as the catalyst to have the Yankees' decades-long no-beard policy changed during spring training
he was booed at Yankee Stadium during his sloppy debut on Opening Day against his former club
Boone acknowledged the fans' treatment could have an impact on Williams' performance
"I think there's that adjustment," Boone said
"Devin's really been nothing but successful at the big-league level
That's what I talk to these guys all the time about is like
When I came here in 2003 at the trade deadline
Mariano Rivera was getting booed in August
I'm sure there's some shock to that and some ..
But my reminder to him is you have all the equipment to do this at an elite level and that's still a reality."
In other developments, Luis Gil
the reigning AL Rookie of the Year Award winner
is on the 60-day injured list and is projected to return in June at the earliest
Also, right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga
who is returning from internal brace elbow surgery
started his rehab assignment for Class A Tampa on Saturday and threw 11 pitches with one strikeout in a clean inning
He could rejoin the Yankees as early as late May
The Associated Press contributed to this report.