Shakur Stevenson accuses Devin Haney of “fake public negotiations” after 144-pound deal

“144 wasn’t enough… still don’t wanna fight! Damn.. @ShakurStevenson,” Haney wrote on X.

Shakur later responded, dismissing the public exchange as a poor reflection of how big fights are actually made.

“It’s the same thing you pulled with Rolly. All these fake public negotiations… Real negotiations happen offline. I am the truth you will see when you come before me!!” Shakur posted.

Shakiur previously identified 144 pounds as a fair compromise for a potential showdown with Haney, who competed at welterweight in his most recent outings. Haney subsequently signaled his willingness to accept the bantamweight proposal, raising optimism that one of boxing’s most talked-about bouts could gain momentum.

The latest exchange also came shortly after the WBO reaffirmed that Haney must either defend his welterweight title against mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis or risk vacating the belt. While neither Haney nor Stevenson directly addressed the situation in their recent posts, the development added another consideration to any future negotiations involving the former two-division world champions.

With Haney facing a decision over his WBO title and Shakur insisting serious negotiations take place behind closed doors, the pressure is now on both camps to determine whether the fight can move beyond online exchanges.