Tim Bradley blows up Devin Haney’s inactive inert performance against Ramirez, suggesting that “PTSD” from Garcia’s battle will affect his will
Tim Bradley says Devin Haney’s performance against Jose Ramirez at Times Square in New York last Friday was not boxing. He implies that Haney (32-0, 15 Kos) has “PTSD” The trauma he experienced last year in his battle with Ryan Garcia has influenced his ability to play.
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He pointed to Haney’s changes, even how Haney played against Ramirez (29-3, 18 Kos) last Friday. However, Bradley feels that Haney should still have been forced to fight himself hard, as he was paid millions for his fight.
His job is to “enjoy” the fans, and he feels he has failed his mission. Haney won with a unanimous 12-round decision, but his punch output was low. He threw 224 shots and landed 70.
PTSD factor?
“Listen to me. I’m going to tell you something. PTSD is the real thing in boxing,” Tim Bradley said. Fighting Hub TV Last Friday night, when asked whether Devin Haney’s performance against Jose Ramirez felt worth the millions of dollars he was paid.
Honey appears to have been mentally closed to Ramirez and demonstrates evasive behavior throughout his 12-round battle with Ramirez. Some fans will argue that this is a pattern of behavior in Ex-Vets using PTSD. They become passive and lose the battle they had when they were on the battlefield.
The trauma of the artillery stays with them. Haney’s behavior looked like someone with PTSD. He is clearly not near the fighter who was in his final three fights with Ryan Garcia, Regis Progrey and Vasily Lomachenko. Something has changed.
“But this is a hurt business. This is an absolute hurt business, and you’ve been paid millions of dollars to give us a show. Not only do we give a show, we’ll win and lose as much as possible, and look as good as possible.
Haney may have forgotten that he needs to be entertained, and perhaps Bradley is right about his belief that he is showing signs of PTSD. He was incompetent. It’s not something that people can control. Trauma causes flashbacks, but it’s not something you can happily kick yourself out. It is impossible to dismiss them and who they were before the traumatic events.
“It wasn’t boxing.”
“So, with that being said, do you feel that’s what Haney did? Do you feel that it’s good boxing? Do you feel that he’s clenched this guy’s ears? I know my book, boxing, I know boxing.
What Haney was doing wasn’t boxing with Ramirez. It was actually running, and was difficult for carefully selected VIP fans at the ringside of Times Square, and for many who ordered it. dazn ppv. Haney reportedly made $10 million in the Battle of Ramirez, but it wasn’t enough for him to take the risk.


Last updated on 05/06/2025