When George Kambosos Jr accused Devin Haney of is a ‘rat’ and an ‘informer’ on Monday, Americans tried their best to get a word out.
The press conference for this weekend’s undisputed lightweight title fight in Melbourne gave Kambosos the chance to take on his opponent.
Before defeating Teofimo Lopez last year to win three of four world titles, the Australian claimed Haney had leaked information about the then-champion’s private life. Over the past week, footage of Haney also celebrating Kambosos’ victory surfaced online.
“He said he would fight me if he won so of course I would support him,” explained Haney as he sat down with her. Fox Sports Australia at Sunday’s outdoor battle site is Marvel Stadium.
“I want him to win,” he repeated. “We had many conversations back and forth and I wished him luck. And he said he was going to fight me, and he won, and I said good luck to you guys, and I’ll see you guys later and here we are. “
Haney told Kambosos, who was sitting directly across from him during the broadcast, that he didn’t know what the term ‘rat’ meant. The WBC champion later hit back at the same insult, referring to the three-belt holder’s bout with Manny Pacquiao as the Filipino prepared for a fight against Jeff Horn in 2017.
“He was mad at you for that,” Haney told Kambosos.
As has been widely reported, Devin’s father and trainer Bill were denied a visa to travel to Australia. because of a criminal record in the 1990s. His son has been asked countless times what he would be like without the presence of such an influential figure.
“We’re still working on getting him here so we can’t rule that out completely,” Devin said.
“Hopefully God willing, he can come but if not, I am 100% ready. Ready to go. I have a great team with me. A squad of soldiers is ready to fight me. We are ready to go. That’s what it is. We must continue to push. June 5, stay tuned, because I’m not going out without a belt. I will leave without question no matter what, by any means necessary. The world will witness with or without my father, I am indisputable. ”
