Mike Coppinger revealed Saturday that Keyshawn Davis rejected a $3 million offer to challenge Devin Haney for the WBO welterweight title before the fight proceeded to a purse bid.
After Top Rank won the bid, Davis’ share dropped to approximately $2.13 million under the WBO’s 75-25 purse split. Davis ultimately walked away from that amount and formally withdrew as Haney’s mandatory challenger.
Coppinger reported Davis wanted $5 million net after management fees before accepting the fight.
“Keyshawn Davis, I’m told, was offered $3 million. He rejected, and it was pushed to a purse bid. The purse bid result
