Devin Haney currently has the majority of belts at 135 pounds, with Gervonta Davis holding the WBA (regular) title only. However, that hasnβt convinced boxing legend, Bernard Hopkins, to tag the undisputed lightweight champion as βthe top dogβ in the current lightweight division.
Despite Haneyβs undisputed status, Hopkins believes that Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis are bigger stars. So, the veteran pugilist advised Garcia to fight βTankβ instead of Haney. However, all of it depends on how 'King Ry' performs against Javier Fortuna.
βThe Executionerβ discussed Garcia's future opponents in a chat with FightHype.com. He prioriotised Gervonta Davis over Devin Haney and delivered specific reasons for it. While demeaning Haney's undisputed tag, Hopkins said:
βYou can have all the belts, but that donβt mean they all donβt fit your pants. Whoβs more popular? Ryan or Haney?β
Ryan Garcia is an undefeated knockout artist with a massive social media following. He is one of the biggest prospects in all of boxing right now. However, the 23-year-old is yet to become a world champion. On the other hand, boxers of similar age like Haney and Davis have already become world titlists.
A win over Fortuna would possibly line up βKingRyβ for a world title shot. While it could possibly be against Gervonta βTankβ Davis, Devin Haney could also slide into the tale. After Teofimo Lopez departed from 135 to 140 pounds, Garciaβs lightweight journey seemed a bit more risk-free.

Garcia and βTankβ have been feuding for a long time and could possibly result in a major box office success. However, a clash against either fighter would be huge for Ryan Garcia and move him closer to a world title, regardless of the result.
Devin Haney would be a legacy fight for many fighters
While Devin Haney holds the undisputed title at 135 pounds, it would be intriguing for several boxers to call him out. George Kambosos Jr. has already asked for a rematch against the San Francisco-born boxerβin addition, a potential superfight between βThe Dreamβ and Davis has also been considered lately.
Amidst all of the discussion, Garcia still doesnβt have a clear path to a world title. However, thereβs no way that a lightweight star would miss out facing βKingRyβ, given the payday that it could result in. Every champion will likely be watching to see the outcome of Garcia vs. Fortuna.