Bill Haney has made clear that a showdown between Devin Haney (33-0, 25 KOs) and Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) remains the priority, while acknowledging Keyshawn Davis (15-10, 10 KOs) as the fallback option should negotiations break down.
Bill argued that the main sticking points have already been resolved, with Devin publicly agreeing to meet Stevenson at a 144-pound catchweight.
“All the components are intact for this to be a mega fight. What is stopping Shakur Stevenson from stepping in the ring with Devin Haney if the 144 catchweight has been agreed to? We’ve been patient, and we took away any misconception that the fight couldn’t happen. This is the one for number one,” Bill
The WBO is moving toward formally installing Davis as Haney’s mandatory challenger at welterweight, with president Gustavo Olivieri indicating Davis is next in line. Bill acknowledged that reality while keeping the door open to the Stevenson fight: “If it’s not Shakur, then it’s Keyshawn.”