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“I Wouldn’t Be Out Here Lying”: Shakur Stevenson Addresses Devin Haney Rumors

Published 04/12/2023, 6:15 AM EDT

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Boxing fans have been buzzing about a potential matchup between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney for months. As two of the brightest young stars in the sport, many believe that a bout between these two would be a must-see event. However, in a recent interview on Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM, Stevenson seemed to downplay the idea that Haney is intentionally avoiding a fight with him. Despite this, there are still many grounds for anticipating a duel between these two.

With Stevenson’s move up to the lightweight division, interesting fights await to amuse the fans. ‘The Fearless’ might eventually have to cross paths with not just Haney, but boxers like Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis, Vasyl Lomachenko, and Teofimo Lopez among others. The division has one of the most entertaining fighters in the sport today.

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Unbeaten American professional boxer Shakur Stevenson recently gave an interview on Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM. The discussion covered a wide range of topics, including his recent fights and possible matchups with other boxers.

When the reporter questioned Stevenson about Devin Haney and whether he was ducking him, it was one of the most interesting moments. Stevenson responded by saying, “I wouldn’t say he’s ducking me. I don’t think he’s ducking me. But I think with Devin and me, I’ve known Devin since we were little kids. We’ve always been one weight class apart. So now that I’m going up to 135, 9 times out of 10 it’s only right for him to go to 140. So I understand it, but we will see how the world looks at it.”

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Shakur calls out Haney; Speculations rise after sparring video resurfaces

The question about Shakur fighting Haney was asked because soon after his win against Shuichiro Yoshino, Shakur was quick to call out his ex-sparring partner Devin Haney. Recently just after Stevenson’s callout of Haney, an old sparring video of the two surfaced on the internet. Many fans started speculating about the fight even more after that video. Both boxers have developed a lot since then.

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Overall, it was evident that Stevenson deeply respects Haney and is aware of the difficulties associated with boxing and weight divisions. He didn’t accuse Haney of dodging him, instead, he outlined a plausible scenario for when the two of them would face off. Stevenson’s forthcoming bout will undoubtedly be interesting to watch because it’s encouraging to see a boxer with a cool mind and a good understanding of the game. Meanwhile, Shakur Stevenson is now the mandatory challenger of the winner of the upcoming Devin Haney vs Vasyl Lomachenko fight.

Read More: “You Trippin”: Claressa Shields Joins Shakur Stevenson in Slamming Legendary Trainer Teddy Atlas for Recent Remarks

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Do you think Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney will eventually face off in the ring? And if so, who do you think will come out on top?

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Mrinal Mishra is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who is dedicated to covering live events with a special emphasis on influencer boxing events. With a focus on storytelling, Mishra strives to bring to light the stories of fighters that often go untold. As a big fan of Mike Tyson, Mishra believes that boxing will remain relevant for eternity, and he is committed to covering the sport with the respect and admiration it deserves.
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