October 9, 2026 - Devin Haney stated his intention to claim the number one pound-for-pound ranking following his upcoming fight against Shakur Stevenson.
October 7, 2026 - Shakur Stevenson says the"weight bully" Devin Haney is avoiding a fight at his natural weight by revisiting catchweight negotiations. He claims his team is already in contact with the other side and says they will work to get the fight done.
October 7, 2026 - Devin Haney recently challenged Shakur Stevenson to a fight in December 2026, proposing a 145-pound weight limit with no rehydration clause.
October 7, 2026 - Devin Haney has publicly challenged Shakur Stevenson to a boxing match at the 147-pound (welterweight) limit, with a strict no-rehydration clause to prevent weight manipulation.
September 21, 2026 - Devin Haney stated that his previous achievements, including becoming undisputed champion, defending against Vasiliy Lomachenko, and winning a 140-pound title against Regis Prograis, had already proven his capabilities.
He explained that his break was needed to recover from a tough fight against Ryan Garcia rather than being driven by financial motivations.
Pointing out his past actions, Haney noted that he accepted less money to fight George Kambosos Jr. twice in pursuit of the undisputed title, urging critics to stop the counter-narrative.
September 18, 2026 - Ryan Garcia stated that he hurt Devin Haney badly during their fight and believes Haney's team will avoid a rematch because the next defeat will be even more brutal. He claimed the potential second fight would be so disturbing that spectators might cry and need napkins to wipe away their tears.
