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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – May 25: Team USA boxer Shakur Stevenson hits the bag during a demonstration at the U.S. Olympic Training Center May 25, 2016. Stevenson had sensors in his gloves that contained 3-d accelerometers and 3-d gyroscopes that measured frequency, force and effort exerted. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – May 25: Team USA boxer Shakur Stevenson hits the bag during a demonstration at the U.S. Olympic Training Center May 25, 2016. Stevenson had sensors in his gloves that contained 3-d accelerometers and 3-d gyroscopes that measured frequency, force and effort exerted. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
In the relentless world of boxing, where fists do the talking, social media has become the unexpected stage where boxers battle with words before they enter the ring. A rather unexpected character has thrown his hat into the ring and is stoking the flames for an intriguing matchup. The flamboyant music executive and promoter, J. Prince, has taken to the digital platform, putting out a fiery challenge that could ignite a high-profile bout.
Shakur Stevenson, the hard-hitting, lightning-fast boxing sensation, has been pushed into the limelight of this unfolding drama, his name splashed across the post by Prince. Interestingly, Stevenson’s reaction to Prince’s challenge is raising eyebrows. The curiosity now is around what exactly was in Prince’s message and how it might change the course of the boxing landscape.
J Prince’s game-changing statement on the anticipated Shakur Stevenson & Devin Haney fight
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With the title fight looming, tensions between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney are spiking not only inside, but also outside the ring. An interesting episode unfolded when both fighters found themselves at the same party. Michael Benson, a boxing journalist, claimed that Stevenson had sent Haney a bottle with a note attached, challenging Haney with the words “Sign the contract.”
Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson both ended up at the same party over the weekend – it’s claimed Shakur sent Haney a bottle with a message board: “Sign the contract.” pic.twitter.com/BR7Eh6NuvR
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) June 12, 2023
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Haney didn’t take lightly to the confrontation and dismissed it as mere posturing on Stevenson’s part. In a tweet, Haney retorted, “Clown shit.. Bob.. JPrince & I don’t know wtf he talking bout.. just clout chasing. If it was a contract then we would go into purse bid because he’s my mandatory. When he really wanna fight tell his promoter. Until then.. get off my d**k.”
However, the situation escalated further when J Prince, the well-known boxing promoter, interjected with a compelling response, echoing Stevenson’s challenge. He rebuked Haney’s dismissal with, “Ain’t no clowns over here. We want the smoke. Lil homie keep it real with the people and let them know if you want it or not. Cause this shit hot that we bringing.”
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‘Sugar’ Shakur: Destiny awaits in the boxing ring
The underlying tension between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney is palpable, underscored by the electrifying post-match scene captured in an image shared by Stevenson. Standing defiantly in the boxing ring, gazing at Haney, the 25-year-old boxer’s ambition to claim the undisputed Lightweight championship is clear.
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He affirms his preparedness and resolve in his social media caption, stating, “My destiny awaits- God put me here for this reason. I understand it clearly now.” Despite no official announcement yet, a battle between these two determined athletes seems inevitable. A potential Haney-Stevenson showdown is now a topic of intense speculation, setting the stage for a dramatic encounter.
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As we edge closer to what promises to be one of the most thrilling encounters in Lightweight boxing, the question remains – Who will come out on top in the much-awaited Stevenson-Haney clash?
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