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Devin Haney reveals Shakur Stevenson has one fight demand that is stopping him from signing

Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson today publicly reignited their rivalry, leading fans to believe that the fight – one of the biggest in the sport – can be made. However, there is still one major obstacle to clear. The two…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 10:00 PM
Devin Haney reveals Shakur Stevenson has one fight demand that is stopping him from signing
Key Things to Know
  • Devin Haney revealed Shakur Stevenson's demand for a rehydration clause is preventing a fight contract from being signed.
  • The two American champions reignited fight talks publicly on social media following weeks of silence.
  • Stevenson reportedly agreed to compete at welterweight after previously pushing for a 144-pound catchweight.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson reignited talks for a potential super fight through a public exchange on social media. However, Haney revealed that negotiations remain stalled because Stevenson is demanding a rehydration clause in the fight contract. Although Stevenson appears willing to move up to welterweight, Haney has publicly urged him to drop the clause before any deal is finalized.

Talks earlier this year collapsed over weight stipulations, with Stevenson initially pushing for a 144-pound catchweight while Haney demanded 147 pounds. Haney has been inactive since capturing the WBO welterweight title against Brian Norman Jr, while Stevenson has not fought since claiming a super-lightweight belt from Teofimo Lopez in January.

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