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Devin Haney Turns Toward Liam Paro Unification

Devin Haney could keep his November 28 date in Atlanta and pursue a second welterweight title against Liam Paro after negotiations with Shakur Stevenson broke Devin Haney Turns Toward Liam Paro Unification @ Boxing News 24

Boxing News 24

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:31 AM

Key Things to Know

Devin Haney is targeting an IBF and WBO welterweight unification fight against Liam Paro.
The proposed bout is targeted for November 28 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Negotiations between Haney and Shakur Stevenson collapsed amid disputed weight and rehydration disagreements.

The Story in 60 Seconds

WBO champion Devin Haney is moving toward a welterweight unification bout against IBF champion Liam Paro. The targeted date is November 28 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, following the collapse of negotiations for a fight with Shakur Stevenson. Haney holds the venue date, with Brian Norman Jr. and Tiger Johnson penciled in for support bouts.

Talks between Haney and Stevenson reportedly broke down due to conflicting disputes over proposed fight weight and rehydration clauses. Boxing News 24 argues that Paro presents a significantly more fan-friendly matchup for Haney than Stevenson due to Paro's aggressive, pressure-fighting style.

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