Devin Haney’s comment that agreeing to a 144-pound catchweight was “not enough” came during a busy stretch of developments at welterweight.
Haney has publicly discussed a possible fight with Shakur Stevenson and indicated that he was willing to meet him at 144 pounds. Around the same time, the WBO named Keyshawn Davis as the mandatory challenger for Haney’s title, meaning Haney could be expected to face Keyshawn if he wants to retain the belt.
The social media exchanges between the fighters exposed the tension surrounding the situation. Haney verbally agreed to drop to 144 pounds to accommodate Shakur, but Keyshawn quickly pushed back against the idea of ​​being bypassed.
In response to Keyshawn on X, Shakur wrote:
“Just away, move away ya blessing brotha.. If not, go cook that nigga!!”
Haney later posted:
“144 wasn’t enough… still don’t want to fight.”
Taken together, the comments fueled speculation that Haney’s willingness to compromise on weight wasn’t enough to overcome the complications posed by Keyshawn’s mandatory position and Shakur’s reluctance to proceed without his friend’s approval.
For Haney, the situation presents a strategic choice. The title defense against Keyshawn satisfies the WBO, but could delay larger commercial opportunities. Pursuing a catchweight fight with Shakur, or revisiting previously discussed fights with Ryan Garcia or Conor Benn, could mean moving forward without the belt.
Whatever Haney decides, the exchange provided a glimpse into how mandatory commitments, friendships and business considerations can collide when some of boxing’s biggest names occupy the same division.
Only gone move off ya blessing brotha.. If not go cook that nigga!! @KeyshawnDavis8 https://t.co/YvAVMgxrsK
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) June 10, 2026
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Last updated on 2026/06/14 at 18:11
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