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Bradley Tears Apart Shakur Stevenson’s Hypocrisy Over Haney And Ryan

Tim Bradley’s rebuttal to Shakur Stevenson went far beyond defending his own career. He questioned Shakur’s opposition, his refusal to face Devin Haney at 144

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 7:10 AM
Bradley Tears Apart Shakur Stevenson’s Hypocrisy Over Haney And Ryan
Key Things to Know
  • Tim Bradley criticized Shakur Stevenson for refusing to fight Devin Haney while pursuing a bout with Ryan Garcia.
  • Bradley questioned Stevenson's past opposition, claiming opponents like Edwin De Los Santos did not provide defining victories.
  • The dispute centers on Stevenson's willingness to fight at 147 pounds for Garcia but not 144 pounds for Haney.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former champion Tim Bradley has criticized Shakur Stevenson for refusing to fight Devin Haney at 144 pounds while expressing willingness to face Ryan Garcia at the 147-pound welterweight limit. Bradley questioned Stevenson's opposition and accused him of hypocrisy regarding weight limits and fighter sizes.

According to Bradley, Stevenson's reluctance to fight Haney was financially motivated rather than size-related, as Garcia presents a greater physical threat but offers a larger purse. Bradley also criticized Stevenson's past opponents, noting that matchups against Edwin De Los Santos and Oscar Valdez did not provide defining career victories.

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