Devin Haney Gives Shakur Stevenson An Ultimatum – ‘Sign The Contract’
Devin Haney has reiterated that Shakur Stevenson will have to take his offer of 25 percent in order to make their fight happen.
The two fighters have been firing verbal shots at each other over the terms of an offer that had been sent.
Stevenson was very vocal in dismissing an offer, which allegedly was 25 percent. That did not sit well with Stevenson, given that he is a two-division champion.
In addition, it is claimed that Vasiliy Lomachenko had been offered a 60-40 split, who like Stevenson, had no world title.
Nah I’m not gone take 25% but u knew that already Lil bruh be realistic 😴
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) July 1, 2023
The valuation, therefore, does not reflect the reported 40-45 percent that Stevenson is demanding, as both fighters continued to hit back at each other.
You will make more then u made in your last 3 fights combined with the 25% https://t.co/XgboKZVmjK
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) July 5, 2023
U so soft for that 😂😂 https://t.co/Zk8dApWqVg
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) July 5, 2023
Send a real offer 😴 Let’s get active champ https://t.co/6zrRg25jYx
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) July 5, 2023
Duck nobody check my resume… & check yours https://t.co/6yygLspxTR
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) July 5, 2023
As it stands, the fight is unlikely to happen. However, it is important to bear in mind the following points. Haney had taken a lowball offer to face George Kambosos Jr. in order to fight for the undisputed title.
Victory put Haney as the top dog, something which Stevenson has a chance to do. In contrast, this move by Haney could ease his move up to 140 lbs and become a successful PR move by showing that he did not duck Stevenson.
And in doing so, fight Regis Prograis at 140 lbs for the WBC title, or wait for a more lucrative fight with Gervonta Davis.
The response on social media was naturally mixed.
Social Media Reaction
Haney loses last fight in the eyes of most, now thinks he’s Mayweather in playing the “A” side.. Great job!
— Mr. NextLevel 👊🏼 (@mrnextlevel87) July 5, 2023
Shakur would take 10% if he really wanted it. If he win next fight he can break the bank
— Jace (@Jacejessie) July 5, 2023
It’s crazy so many of y’all don’t get it. Devin is the A side: he’s undisputed. He is the king of the division. Shakur should take the offer, if he wins then he becomes the A side. You have to take risk for the ultimate reward. 25% will still be a lot for this fight.
— marlosocool (@marlosocool) July 5, 2023