Mike Tyson Delivers Honest Verdict On Devin Haney’s Comeback Performance Against Jose Ramirez

Devin Haney returned from a year out of the ring to shut out Jose Ramirez and move to 32-0 as a pro. Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson was ringside calling the action.

Haney was last seen inside the ropes against Ryan Garcia in April of 2024, a night to forget in which he was dropped three times on his way to what was initially a points loss.

The result was overturned to a no contest when it was discovered Garcia had tested positive for a banned substance, however there was a general feeling that what went down in the ring would affect Haney going forward, regardless of his undefeated record remaining in tact.

He returned on the Ring Magazine Times Square card to face former unified super-lightweight champion Jose Ramirez who, despite his bests attempts, could barely land a glove on the American over twelve rounds.

Speaking on the DAZN post-fight broadcast, ‘Iron’ Mike agreed with the majority that the fight was a less than enjoyable watch, however stopped short of branding Haney in any way affected by the Garcia fight or the lay off.

Instead, Tyson said he was simply too good for Ramirez.

“Haney did his thing tonight … It was flat, but it was because Haney shut him out. That’s why. He wasn’t a match at all. He didn’t win a round at all. That’s why it was boring because it wasn’t competitive. He won so easy … I know he’s confident after this fight. Willing to fight whoever’s next … He was in great shape.”

Where Haney goes next is unclear, as the rematch with Garcia has lost an extreme amount of appeal given the latter’s loss to Rolando Romero on the same card.