Devin Haney Linked to Shakur Stevenson Fight After Crawford's Call

Terence Crawford has called for Shakur Stevenson to face Devin Haney next, saying the latter is in a "great spot" in the boxing world.

What happened?

Shakur Stevenson has recently signed with Zuffa Boxing, a move that is expected to increase his chances of landing big fights. Stevenson, a three-weight world champion, has been linked to several high-profile opponents, including Devin Haney.

Why it matters for Devin Haney

Devin Haney, a fellow three-weight world champion, has also been heavily linked with Zuffa Boxing in recent weeks. The two fighters have been embroiled in a public back-and-forth for months, with Haney initially refusing to agree on a weight before eventually conceding to drop down to a 144lbs catchweight.

What comes next?

Crawford, who has mentored Stevenson, wants to see the two fighters face off in the ring. "I want to see him and Devin," Crawford said on The Breakfast Club. "I think that's gonna be the fight. Listen, Devin-Keyshawn, Devin-Shakur, Devin-Tank. Devin's in a great spot right now, he's got a lot of good options. Devin-Ryan [Garcia], Devin-Conor Benn. All these guys can fight each other. They can round robin."

The fight between Stevenson and Haney does not seem a done deal just yet, with the latest exchange proving less encouraging. However, the fact that both fighters are now linked to Zuffa Boxing is a positive sign for fans hoping to see the fight come together.

Stevenson's deal with Zuffa Boxing and Haney's reported talks with the promotion remain positive signs for fans hoping to see the fight come together. With both fighters in a strong position, it's likely that we'll see them face off in the ring soon.

The boxing world is eagerly awaiting the next move from Stevenson and Haney, and it's clear that Crawford is on board with the idea of seeing the two fighters face off. Only time will tell if the fight will come together, but one thing is certain - it would be a huge showdown for both fighters.

With Stevenson's recent signing with Zuffa Boxing and Haney's reported talks with the promotion, it's clear that both fighters are in a strong position. The question now is, who will come out on top in a potential fight between the two?

Stevenson and Haney have been embroiled in a public back-and-forth for months, with Haney initially refusing to agree on a weight before eventually conceding to drop down to a 144lbs catchweight. The latest exchange between the two fighters has not been encouraging, but the fact that both fighters are now linked to Zuffa Boxing is a positive sign for fans hoping to see the fight come together.

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