A fan’s delight would have known no bounds had he witnessed them slugging in the ring. But, sadly, as it stands, Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney would rather exchange blows on the net. The slanging match between the undisputed champion and the title contender has many followers transfixed. At the same time, the prospect of two of the generation’s best clashing is mouthwatering. Whether a fight is sewing up or, for that matter, the two belligerents genuinely want to duke it out is something that remains to be seen.

The latest round between the two rivals stemmed from a reported offer Stevenson received from Haney. Seemingly the purse split horrified the former, who claimed it stood at seventy-five and twenty-five percent, with the meatier end landing at the Californian’s gallery. Clarifying his stand, the Newark, New Jersey-born Southpaw shared two days ago that while he’s well aware of not being the A-side, he, at the same time, cannot ignore his true value, which certainly stood above 25%.

Devin Haney vs. Shakur Stevenson, Twitter ring

He clarified that the offer was not rejected because it was less. It’s just that he is yet to come across anything additional from the other side. He said, “Get off my’s. I don’t think I’m the A side; I just know my worth, and 25% ain’t it and I didn’t turn the fight down, either. [That’s] was supposedly [be] the first offer haven’t heard nun else since.” The online tiff received a fresh lease on life when New York-based boxing matchmaker Rick Glaser joined yesterday.

Calling the affair hilarious, Glaser tweeted on some who took Haney’s offer to Stevenson seriously. It’s common knowledge that Bob Arum won’t let ‘Sugar’ compete on any other platform but on ESPN. More so, given that the Top Rank boss promoted the last three fights Haney participated in. So early today, Haney added to Glaser’s message that Arum communicated the information.

A few hours later, Shakur Stevenson mentioned that 25% is less than what he made in his last three fights. He said, “25% is less [than] I made in my last 3 fights. Y’all people crazy lol.”

Is it true, or is it a mere shadow fight?

He wrote, “Send a real offer. Let’s get active, champ,” and received a terse reply from ‘The Dream,’ “Sign the contract.” 

Terming it a weakness, Stevenson, laughing, replied, “U so soft for that.” Then he continued further. Nicknaming Haney “The Duck”, he lamented that he has to go around to and from on Twitter discussing a deal that’s the former’s. He stated that perhaps the champion doesn’t want to rock his boat.

While the spat with Stevenson continues, it should do well to remember that time and again, Devin Haney expressed an interest in moving up to 140 lbs. But the question many fans raised over the possible move remains unanswered. After the hugely disputed title defense against Vasiliy Lomachenko, the division has Gervonta Davis. So when there’s a chance for Haney to make big money as Ryan Garcia did a few months ago, would he still be genuinely interested in a fight against someone like Stevenson, who still needs a few more battles to reach the big purse league?

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With both Stevenson and Haney comparatively young boxers, should they let the seniors talk and formalize the agreement? Please share your thoughts and views with us in the comments below.

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