Gervonta Davis trainer Calvin Ford has offered his thoughts on a potential clash between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, which could be fought at a catchweight of 144lbs.
While there is seemingly no agreement in place, Haney has claimed via social media that he would be willing to sacrifice 3lbs for the sake of a deal.
This would mean forgoing the right to retain his WBO welterweight title, which he secured with a unanimous decision victory over Brian Norman Jr in November.
Since then, ‘The Dream’ has been ordered to face mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis, but is clearly more enthused by a lucrative matchup with Stevenson.
The four-division world champion comes off a wide points victory over Teofimo Lopez, who he dethroned for the WBO super-lightweight title in January.
Like Haney, Stevenson is a promotional free agent but has been linked with a move to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, who do not currently recognise 140lbs as a weight class.
Nevertheless, the 28-year-old could end up facing Haney in a battle between two pound-for-pound stars, with coach Ford telling Fight Hub TV that he struggles to name a clear favourite.
“Devin – he’s a good boxer. And Shakur’s a good boxer. That’s a boxing match to be watched.
“Devin probably sees no threat – it’s not like he’s going in against a puncher. So Devin might take a chance. [It’s about] who throws the best shots that night.
“Devin can box, and Shakur… he’s a master at what he does.”
While both are unbeaten technicians, many would argue that Stevenson boasts the advantages when it comes to ring IQ, while Haney is evidently the more physically imposing operator.
As a three-weight world champion, too, the 27-year-old could represent Stevenson’s toughest potential opponent.
