PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The World Boxing Organization announced that Keyshawn Davis will not accept the 25% purse split and will not participate in the ordered championship contest for the WBO Welterweight World Championship against defending champion Devin Haney.
Following the opening of bids for the fight, Top Rank, Inc. won the bid at $8.55 million, securing the promotional rights for the fight between Davis and Haney.
Official Statement 🚨The WBO has received formal written notice that Keyshawn Davis has declined the purse bid adjudication and will not participate in the ordered championship contest against Devin Haney. The matter will now be referred to the WBO Championship Committee and… pic.twitter.com/Mqm8l8wCGF
— WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) July 31, 2026
Haney, the champion, was set to receive 75% of the purse, with Davis set to earn just over $2 million…