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Boxing Fight Updates: Haney's Next Opponent, Mayweather-Tyson Status, and Davis's Return

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The boxing calendar is packed with major fights, but several high-profile matchups remain uncertain. Tyson Fury, David Benavidez, Deontay Wilder, Alycia Baumgardner, and Oleksandr Usyk have all been confirmed. However, Devin Haney's next opponent is unclear: Ryan Garcia or Rolando Romero? Gervonta Davis's return is also in question due to legal troubles. Floyd Mayweather's exhibition with Mike Tyson faces delays, with no concrete details despite Tyson's claim of an April 25 fight in the Congo. Mayweather's subsequent fight against Manny Pacquiao on September 19 complicates the Tyson matchup.

Haney, the WBO welterweight champion, is considering a unification fight with Romero on May 30, though a rematch with Garcia is also possible. Garcia's promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, seems uninterested in a rematch. Meanwhile, Davis, facing battery charges from a domestic incident, is dealing with a knee injury and legal issues, making his return uncertain.

The junior welterweight division is currently the strongest, featuring Shakur Stevenson, Teofimo Lopez, Keyshawn Davis, Richardson Hitchins, and Dalton Smith, all in their primes or recent champions.