Devin Haney has publicly rejected claims he will struggle to make weight for a potential fight with Shakur Stevenson by posting a video of himself on a scale. The move aims to silence critics during ongoing negotiations for a 144-pound catchweight bout.
The video, which showed Haney weighing approximately 156 pounds, was a direct response to recent comments from Stevenson. The rival fighter had joked that Haney would need to spend “a month straight” in the bathtub to make the agreed-upon limit. By showing his current weight more than a month out from any proposed fight date, Haney is making a clear statement that the cut will be routine. He is attempting to control the public narrative and shift focus away from his physical preparation.
This public exchange is the latest development in the build-up to a potential meeting between the two undefeated American boxers. Weight has been a significant point of discussion, with Stevenson’s camp initially pushing for the 144-pound limit. Haney’s quick acceptance was followed by persistent questions about whether he is too big to comfortably reach that mark. His video was accompanied by a firm defence of his methods. Haney wrote: “To all the weight police 🖕🏽.. I live a clean lifestyle & have the best nutritionist James Lockwood in the game! Never missed weight I’m a true professional”.
This is a calculated move to neutralise a potential psychological advantage for his opponent. By addressing the weight issue head-on, Haney is asserting his professionalism and suggesting that his conditioning will not be a factor if the fight is finalised. The focus now returns to the negotiating table, where both sides must still come to terms to make one of the division’s most anticipated contests a reality.
