Devin Haney vs Keyshawn Davis Purse Bid Hits $8.55 Million for October 3

The winning bid guarantees Haney more than $6.4 million, locks Davis above $2.1 million, and hands Top Rank control of the WBO title fight.

Top Rank won Thursday’s purse bid with an $8.55 million offer, officially securing promotional rights for Devin Haney’s WBO welterweight title defense against Keyshawn Davis on October 3. The result finalizes both fighters’ guaranteed purses and removes the last contractual hurdle before the event can be formally announced.

WBO executive Gustavo Olivieri confirmed the outcome after the bidding concluded. The sanctioning body also announced the official purse distribution and October 3 fight date for the championship bout.

The final figure also offers perspective on recent speculation surrounding the negotiations. Rumors suggested Davis was seeking a purse closer to $3 million, though that was never officially confirmed. Reaching that amount under the WBO’s mandatory split would have required a winning bid of $12 million, well above Thursday’s result.

The outcome also provides a glimpse into how promoters valued the matchup. Top Rank committed more than $8.5 million to secure the fight, yet no competing bid reached eight figures despite the attention generated by the negotiations.

The winning bid also removes any uncertainty over the event moving forward. With the promotional rights settled, attention can shift toward announcing the venue, television plans, ticket information, and the supporting card. Haney and Davis now have a firm date and guaranteed purses as preparations begin for the championship clash.

The purse bid settles the financial side of the promotion. The 75-25 split is locked in under WBO rules, leaving the focus on what happens inside the ring when Haney defends his title against Davis on October 3.

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