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Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney will probably NEVER occur, regardless of being probably the most coveted fights in boxing, in keeping with SS himself … ‘trigger DH is aware of it is a struggle he will not win.
26-year-old Stevenson, 20-0 (10 KOs), joined Babcock on the “TMZ Sports activities” TV present (airs weekdays on FS1) … when the convo turned to 24-year-old Haney’s future plans after the undefeated fighter just lately introduced he is shifting up a weight class.
“It ain’t actually a hope, it is ‘I dare him,’ like I dare him to return again to 135 [lbs.] and check out me. Like I pray that that is what he plans on doing and I can present the world I am the reality,” Shakur stated.
“Proper now, we’re [Vasyl] Lomachenko, however after every part unfolds and he fights Regis [Prograis] and I struggle Lomachenko and so they can construct and make {that a} large struggle, I dare him to return all the way down to 135. I dare him!”
After all, the fighters, who developed from phenoms to bonafide stars, have been on a collision course for years … and even exchanged phrases within the ring again in Might after Devin scored a controversial choice win towards Lomachenko.
‼️ Devin Haney advised Shakur Stevenson, “I am primary,” as he left the ring after his win over Vasyl Lomachenko and Shakur replied, “For now.”
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In the meanwhile, Haney is on his method as much as the 140 lb. weight class … regardless of the Stevenson struggle being there for the taking. We requested Shakur why Devin would not need the chance to show he is a superior fighter.
“I do not know. I am right here however I believe so far as for him to return again down and struggle me is harmful,” Shakur advised us.
“It is a harmful factor to do. I believe that is possibly the explanation, I am a giant danger. I am onerous to cope with for anyone and I believe he is aware of that. He is been round me for years so it is onerous to disclaim the truth that I am a giant danger.”
We adopted up … asking Shakur if he believes Devin doubts he would win the struggle.
“Sure! Sure! I believe he believes in himself, however I believe when it comes all the way down to me, he is aware of deep down inside, he is aware of that I am the reality.”
Then, in his coronary heart of hearts, does Stevenson consider the followers will get the struggle they need? Shakur is not very optimistic.
“If I am being sincere, I would say 20% [chance the fight happens].”
Shakur continued … “The logic that they are placing out there may be [Devin’s] gonna go up for this one struggle after which come proper again down and struggle me for the belts however, like, I simply do not see him being that daring. I do not assume he bought that in him, so I would say 20% probability.”
Try the clip … along with extra Haney speak, Shakur explains why he believes his mentor, Terence Crawford, would beat fellow legend Canelo Alvarez! 👊