2<\/p>\n Stevenson is the WBO super lightweight championCredit: Matchroom Boxing<\/p>\n The fight, which would pit two of the most technically sound and astute boxers against one another, has been heavily talked up on social media.<\/a><\/p>\n Now, it appears some headway is being made at the negotiation table.<\/p>\n Shakur Stevenson vs Devin Haney as it stands <\/p>\n “Yeah, for sure [I’ve agreed to it],” Stevenson told the Ariel Helwani Show of a potential all-American clash with Haney.<\/p>\n “I’m not going to say [I’ve] signed [for the fight], but I’ve definitely verbally agreed that we’re going to be fighting in October and I’ve told them, ‘Put my part down.'”<\/p>\n READ MORE ON BOXING <\/p>\n Stevenson stopped short of naming a location and venue, but did say that if the fight were to happen, it would be contested at a 144lbs catchweight.<\/p>\n The weight sits between Haney’s natural weight of 147lbs and 140lbs, where Stevenson is currently operating. <\/p>\n Both men agreed on the number over X last month, but conversations regarding the fight had gone quiet since then.<\/p>\n It remains unclear whether Haney has green-lighted his side of the deal, and how far along negotiations are.<\/p>\n Haney remains a free agent, although rumours are swirling around boxing circles that he will follow in Stevenson’s footsteps by signing with Zuffa Boxing.<\/p>\n Stevenson inked a deal with the Dana White-fronted promotion last week.<\/a><\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Stevenson beat Norman Jr last time out to claim the WBO welterweight titleCredit: GETTY<\/p>\n And it turns out they weren’t the only ones in the race for his signature.<\/p>\n DAZN offered Shakur Stevenson a lucrative deal<\/p>\n “Really, I didn’t talk to too many promoters [about signing me],” Stevenson added.<\/p>\n “But I talked to DAZN, and DAZN offered me a big-a** deal too, to be honest with you. <\/p>\n “But they kind of came too late. And I think when they came too late, it kind of messed it up. <\/p>\n “It could’ve been either\/or, but they definitely offered a big-ass deal too.”<\/p>\n That deal would have allowed Stevenson to remain a free agent, while competing exclusively on the DAZN platform.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Stevenson](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9L8A4904.jpg\")
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