Devin Haney may be stripped of his world title if he goes ahead with the 'biggest fight of the year' against Shakur Stevenson.
## What happened?
The WBO has stepped in to clarify its position after Haney's public back-and-forth with Stevenson.
Haney picked up the sanctioning body's welterweight world title with a statement win over Brian Norman Jr in November last year.
## Why it matters for Devin Haney
The weight has been the main stumbling block, with Stevenson looking for either a rehydration clause at welterweight or a catchweight of 144lbs.
Haney's team looked to be standing firm on 147 without restrictions, but Haney recently conceded on social media.
## What comes next?
Keyshawn Davis, the WBO number one and mandatory challenger, now stands in the way of the potential fight.
The sanctioning body has confirmed that the fight against Davis must take place before any other defenses can be considered.
Haney has previously branded a fight with Stevenson 'the biggest of the year', but also accepts the magnitude of Davis in the opposite corner.
And Haney must shift his focus back to Davis if he wants to remain world champion.
The WBO has made it clear that Haney must discharge his mandatory next, which is against Davis.
Davis has taken personal issue with the public negotiations and has responded on social media.
Shakur Stevenson, a friend and training partner of Davis, said that he would not push for the fight if Davis was serious about taking it.
So Haney must decide whether to pursue the fight against Stevenson or defend his title against Davis.
Devin Haney has a big decision to make, with his world title on the line.
The fight against Stevenson would be a highly anticipated one, but Haney must consider the risks of losing his title.
Haney recently tweeted that he would be willing to come to 144lbs for the fight against Stevenson.
But the WBO has made it clear that the fight against Davis must take place first.
The situation is complex, with multiple fighters and organizations involved.
But one thing is clear: Devin Haney's world title is at risk if he does not defend it against Keyshawn Davis.
The WBO has confirmed that the fight against Davis is mandatory, and Haney must comply.
The potential fight against Stevenson is a big one, but Haney must prioritize his title defense.
Devin Haney has a tough decision to make, and the outcome will have a significant impact on his career.