Talks are underway for a potential all-American showdown between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, but one key issue continues to stand in the way - weight.
Stevenson recently moved up to super lightweight and defeated Teofimo Lopez to become a four-division world champion, while Haney claimed the WBO welterweight title with a win over Brian Norman Jr.. On paper, it’s one of the cleanest matchups in the sport - two undefeated, highly technical fighters entering their prime.
The problem is where the fight would actually take place.
Haney has made it clear he feels strongest at welterweight, having already shown signs of struggle making lower limits in the past. Stevenson, on the other hand, argues for a catchweight below 147, pointing to Haney’s previous bout with Jose Ramirez at 144 pounds as a workable middle ground.
Despite that, the interest remains strong. Both are viewed as among the most technically complete fighters in boxing today, and a clash between them would likely determine positioning near the top of the pound-for-pound list.
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