Devin Haney inserts himself after Stevenson-Lopez

By saying he was available, Haney forced the conversation away from London and back to the elite talent standing right in front of Shakur.

Money is the motivator here. Stepping into the ring with Shakur or Benn would likely bring the checks Haney saw for his wins over Brian Norman Jr. and Jose Ramirez dwarfed. He knows his worth, and he’s made sure everyone else remembers it too. He wanted to be part of the equation before Benn and Stevenson could start negotiating.

By making himself publicly available, Devin puts the pressure on Shakur to either acknowledge the challenge or justify why a trip to Benn makes more sense. It’s a strategic play that keeps Haney’s name at the top of the list for the next big event.

Fighting either of those two would likely garner a lot more attention for Haney than if he were to face welterweight champions Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero or Lewis Crocker.

Haney was strategic in his social media post today. He didn’t crash or try to stop the Benn fight. What he did was put his name in the spotlight for a moment and let them know he was a viable option. Now it’s up to Shakur to make a choice. If he goes to London, he can’t claim there were no great options left at home. Haney made sure of that.

For Haney to get a fight against either Stevenson or Benn, it will come down to whether he offers the bigger payday to either.