Devin Haney responded to news of Shakur Stevenson’s major Zuffa Boxing contract by defending his father’s previous nine-figure valuation. He used the deal to argue that a $100 million payday is now a realistic benchmark for elite fighters in the sport.
Haney’s comments came after promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed Stevenson’s new multi-fight agreement with Zuffa is worth more than eight figures. In a direct social media post, Haney addressed the long-standing skepticism surrounding his earning potential. He stated: “When my pops said 100M yall said he was lying..” The message references a claim made months ago by his father, Bill Haney, who suggested Devin would secure a deal worth around $100 million before turning 30. At the time, the figure was widely dismissed as unrealistic.
But Stevenson’s contract has reshaped financial expectations. Zuffa’s aggressive spending to build its boxing roster has established a new market rate for top-tier talent. By signing one of boxing’s biggest names for a significant sum, the promotion has validated the idea that nine-figure valuations are no longer out of reach. Haney’s post makes it clear he believes his father’s forecast was simply ahead of the curve.
Haney has been linked with Zuffa for months, alongside other fighters like Edgar Berlanga and Richardson Hitchins who have already joined the promotion. The Stevenson deal now provides Haney with substantial leverage. He can either pursue a similar high-value contract with Zuffa or use their reported spending to negotiate a more favorable deal with another promoter. His public statement serves as a clear signal to the industry: the critics were wrong, and the $100 million price tag is firmly on the table.
