Devin Haney's highly anticipated potential matchup against Shakur Stevenson is nearing reality, but a major obstacle remains: weight.
## What's at Stake?
The war of words between the two boxers continues to intensify, with Haney and his father, Bill Haney, publicly pushing for a showdown against Stevenson.
Stevenson believes Team Haney's eagerness stems from one simple factor: size.
## Why Size Matters
Haney currently holds a world title at 147 pounds, while Stevenson remains champion at 140 pounds, and Stevenson has proposed a 144-pound catchweight as a compromise.
According to Stevenson, the Haneys' sudden urgency raises questions, and he thinks Haney is pursuing the fight because he expects to hold a significant physical advantage.
Stevenson has repeatedly stated he's willing to fight Haney, but only if both sides meet at the proposed catchweight.
## What Comes Next?
Stevenson made it clear he believes Haney's size would be a major factor on fight night if they were to meet without a negotiated catchweight, saying "When me and Devin fight, Devin is going to be 20 pounds bigger."
As of now, the fight's future remains uncertain, with both sides still negotiating the terms.
And Stevenson's concerns about Haney's size advantage are not unfounded, given the significant weight difference between the two boxers.
But Stevenson remains confident in his abilities, and a potential fight between the two could be one of the most highly anticipated matchups in boxing.
So the question remains: will Haney and Stevenson be able to come to an agreement on the catchweight, or will the size advantage concerns derail the potential fight?
Stevenson's proposal of a 144-pound catchweight is a compromise between the two divisions, and it's unclear if Haney will agree to the terms.
The boxing world waits with bated breath as the negotiations continue, and a potential fight between Haney and Stevenson could be just on the horizon.