Top Rank wins purse bid for Haney vs. Davis fight on October 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Top Rank secured promotion rights for the WBO welterweight title fight between Devin Haney and Keyshawn Davis after winning a purse bid with an offer of $8,550,000. Teofimo Lopez's Takeover Promotions also participated but submitted a lower bid of $2,350,000. Haney will receive 75% of the purse while Davis gets 25%. The fight is scheduled for October 3, with potential venues including Barclays Center, State Farm Arena, and Michelob Ultra Arena. Haney recently signed a multi-fight deal with DAZN, ensuring his purses will be guaranteed, possibly exceeding the bid amount.
- •Devin Haney is the WBO welterweight champion
- •Keyshawn Davis is the No. 1 contender
- •Purse split: Haney 75%, Davis 25%
- •Fight date set for October 3
- •Potential venues include New York, Atlanta, and Las Vegas
- 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis to be promoted by Top Rank after Teofimo Lopez's promotion loses purse bid
"There was a surprise bidder at Thursday's auction for the mandated fight between WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney and No. 1 contender Keyshawn Davis.
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