Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney are supposedly in surprise new fight talks which is an intriguing development in boxing.
It isn’t Haney vs Garcia 2 and it isn’t Tank vs Stevenson but it is still a solid fight.
Some are suggesting on social media that Netflix maybe interested in staging the fight.
The two of them represent two of the better boxers in America today and are part of the new generation of young American world champions.
For those new to the sport, who might not have heard of either, here’s some background info on both.
Got you — here’s a quick intro to both guys with 10 beginner-friendly facts each. No title org alphabet soup, just what makes them who they are.
Shakur Stevenson – 10 facts
- Olympic pedigree
He won a silver medal for Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympics as a bantamweight. That’s where most fans first heard his name. - Newark to the world
Born June 28, 1997 in Newark, New Jersey. He’s proud of repping his city and trains out of Brick City. - Southpaw technician
Fights left-handed in a southpaw stance. His style is all about defense, footwork, and making you miss. - Undefeated record
As of early 2026 he’s 25-0 with 11 KOs. He rarely loses rounds, let alone fights. - Four weight classes
He’s won world championships from featherweight up to junior welterweight. Started at 126 lbs, now fighting at 140 lbs. - “Hit and don’t get hit”
Known as one of the most defensively skilled boxers today. Against top opponents he’s landed around 45% of his punches while getting hit only ∼15% of the time. - Big name wins
Beat Joet Gonzalez for his first world title, unified against Oscar Valdez and Jamel Herring at 130 lbs, and moved up to beat Teofimo Lopez in Jan 2026. - Ring IQ
Coaches and media call him a “ring general” because of how well he controls distance and timing. He studies opponents and adjusts mid-fight. - Not a big puncher, but sharp
Only 11 KOs in 25 wins. He breaks guys down with accuracy, not one-shot power. - Wants the big fights
After beating Lopez at Madison Square Garden, he said he’s been “begging for this moment” and sees himself as the new face of boxing. He’s called for fights with guys like Conor Benn too.
Devin Haney – 10 facts
- “The Dream” from the Bay
Born Devin Miles Haney, Nov 17, 1998 in San Francisco, California. Fights out of Las Vegas now. Nickname is “The Dream”. - Started young, started in Mexico
Turned pro at 17 and couldn’t fight in the U.S. yet, so he built his record fighting in bars and pool halls in Tijuana. Went 13-0 outside the U.S.. - Orthodox boxer-puncher
Fights right-handed in an orthodox stance. 5’9” with a 72” reach, so he’s long for the weight. - Became youngest undisputed champ of the four-belt era
At 23 he beat George Kambosos Jr. in Australia to unify all the belts at lightweight. First to do it at 135 lbs since the four-belt era started. - Elite amateur background
Reported amateur record of 138-8. Won U.S. Junior Nationals in 2014 and 2015, beating Ryan Garcia twice. - Pro record: 31-0 with 1 no-contest
31 wins, 15 by KO. The only blemish is a 2024 fight vs Ryan Garcia that was changed to a no-contest after Garcia tested positive for a banned substance. - Road warrior
Won his undisputed titles by going to Kambosos’ home country of Australia and beating him twice there. His dad Bill said “We made our bones in Mexico… nothing is gonna surprise us”. - Beat legends and Olympians
Has wins over former champs Jorge Linares, Joseph Diaz, and Olympic gold medalists Yuriorkis Gamboa and Vasiliy Lomachenko. The Lomachenko fight in May 2023 was a close, controversial unanimous decision. - Moved up in weight
Won his first major belt at lightweight in 2019. Moved to 140 lbs in Dec 2023 and beat Regis Prograis by shutout 120-107 on all cards. - High-level boxer, strong jab
Known for tight defense, fast jab, and controlling range. At 25 he already had 31 wins and 10 title fights, with sold-out crowds in San Francisco and Vegas.
How they’re different: Shakur is the slick southpaw defensive master who makes you miss and picks you apart.
Haney is the long, sharp orthodox boxer who uses his jab and reach to dominate from outside.
Both are undefeated, young and considered the future of the sport.
It is a great fight but the Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia 2 bout remains the bigger fight in America and worldwide.
