Awe don’t run away niggas said I’m scared 😂
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) June 22, 2026
The post came just hours after Haney revealed that Davis’ team had reached out about a possible fight.
Earlier in the day, Haney revealed that Tank Davis’ team had reached out about a possible fight. Haney wrote on social media that Tank had “grown balls” and suggested that the long-rumored matchup could finally take place.
That development could leave Shakur in a difficult position if Haney chooses to pursue the bigger payday against Gervonta.
Many fans interpreted Stevenson’s post as an attempt to push back against the growing belief that he was responsible for delaying negotiations with Haney. The criticism increased after Haney publicly proposed a 144-pound catchweight, and Stevenson initially appeared receptive before the fight failed to materialize.
The response to Shakur’s latest post has been overwhelmingly negative. Many fans accused him of avoiding Haney, while others argued that he had already missed several opportunities to make the fight.
If Haney moves on to Tank, Stevenson could be forced to look elsewhere for a marquee fight at 140 pounds. While there are plenty of dangerous opponents available, few offer the financial upside or mainstream attention that comes with a Haney matchup.
Fighters like Ernesto Mercado, Andy Hiraoka, Oscar Duarte, Subriel Matias and Richardson Hitchins remain viable options, but each would represent a risky fight without the massive purse associated with a showdown against Haney.
Shakur’s post did not address any of the issues surrounding negotiations. He did not mention weight, money or timing. Instead, he focused only on rejecting the accusation that he was afraid to face Haney.
Whether fans accept that explanation is another matter. With Haney now openly discussing the possibility of a fight against Davis, Shakur may be watching his biggest available payday drift to another opponent.
