In a year where mega-fights have been made across each division of boxing, it comes as a surprise that Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson couldn’t get in the ring.
Most believed it was the promoters holding up the fight. Some even believed that maybe both fighters where holding out to see if Gervonte Davis would sign a deal. However, it has come to light that the Haney’s had zero interest in setting up the fight at all.
In a secret video that was leaked, Devin Haney’s father and trainer Bill Haney was discussing sparing with Shakur. Bill Haney mentioned that Shakur has always been the bigger fighter. Haney went as far to say that “If you got off with Shakur was a plus.”
Meaning, any successful sparring sessions Haney had when facing Shakur was a good day. Needless to say, the elder Haney could see the danger in fighting Stevenson too early. A loss could set Haney back and he could lose out on millions from future fights.
