Shakur Stevenson Says There’s Solely 20% Likelihood Devin Haney Fights Him

Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney will doubtless NEVER occur, regardless of being some of the coveted fights in boxing, in line with SS himself … ‘trigger DH is aware of it is a combat 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 not too long ago introduced he is transferring 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 take a look at me. Like I pray that that is what he plans on doing and I can present the world I am the reality,” Shakur mentioned.

“Proper now, we’re taking a look at [Vasyl] Lomachenko, however after all the things unfolds and he fights Regis [Prograis] and I combat Lomachenko and so they can construct and make {that a} large combat, I dare him to return all the way down to 135. I dare him!”

In fact, the fighters, who advanced 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.

In the interim, Haney is on his method as much as the 140 lb. weight class … regardless of the Stevenson combat 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 combat me is harmful,” Shakur instructed us.

“It is a harmful factor to do. I believe that is possibly the explanation, I am a giant danger. I am onerous to take care of 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 combat.

“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 imagine the followers will get the combat they need? Shakur is not very optimistic.

“If I am being sincere, I might 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 combat after which come proper again down and combat 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 might say 20% likelihood.”