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‘Big waste of everybody’s time’: Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson negotiations seemingly fall apart

The ‘Business of Boxing’ appears to be pulling the rug on yet another proposed fight, as a long negotiated meeting between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson appears to be going to the wayside. Our staff recently weighed-in with our thoughts…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:33 PM
‘Big waste of everybody’s time’: Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson negotiations seemingly fall apart
Key Things to Know
  • Negotiations for a fight between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson have seemingly fallen apart.
  • Stevenson claimed Haney shifted weight demands to 147 pounds at the last minute.
  • Haney responded by accusing Stevenson of disappearing and attempting to introduce a rehydration clause.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Negotiations for a potential boxing match between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson have seemingly collapsed following public disputes between both fighters. Stevenson revealed on X that talks fell apart after Haney's legal team insisted on fighting at 147 pounds instead of the previously discussed 144 and 145 limits, calling the process a massive waste of time.

Haney quickly countered Stevenson's claims, stating he agreed to 145 pounds before Stevenson disappeared for days and attempted to add a rehydration clause. Haney also alleged that Stevenson's team attempted to substitute Keyshawn Davis into the matchup, resulting in the fight being derailed for the immediate future.

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