Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson are working toward a November 28 showdown in Atlanta, with 145 pounds emerging as the proposed catchweight. Bill Haney says an agreement has been reached, but the fight still awaits a formal announcement. The latest update gives a compelling matchup a date to aim for.
Speaking with Coach Malachi, in comments reported by Boxing News, Haney’s father sounded ready to move ahead. “145 is on for November 28. We’re getting ready,” he said. He added: “We’re working towards this, and now we have an agreement.” Those words provide an indication of where negotiations stand from Haney’s side, while the full event details remain to be publicly confirmed.
Why the 145-pound agreement matters
The proposed limit would place the contest five pounds above junior welterweight and two below welterweight. Stevenson is the WBO champion at 140 pounds, while Haney holds the organisation’s 147-pound title. Bill Haney also described terms without a rehydration limit. In practical terms, that proposal would set a weigh-in target without an additional contractual cap on the weight each boxer could regain afterward.
Devin Haney won his welterweight belt by unanimous decision against Brian Norman Jr. in November 2025. Shakur Stevenson captured the junior welterweight championship by outpointing Teofimo Lopez on January 31, 2026. Haney had been ordered to defend against Keyshawn Davis, but Davis withdrew following a purse bid. That development helps explain why negotiations with Stevenson have regained momentum as both camps look to secure their respective next major fight. Both therefore bring championship credentials from neighbouring divisions, although the belts involved in this proposed fight still need clarification.
The commercial arrangements also deserve attention. Haney has an exclusive DAZN deal, according to Boxing News, while Stevenson signed with Zuffa Boxing in July. Paramount has a media rights agreement with Zuffa Boxing covering the United States, Canada and Latin America. How the proposed matchup would fit those arrangements remains an important question for an eventual announcement.
Top-Fight.com’s view: a fight worth the negotiation
For us, the appeal of this boxing matchup lies in the decisions it would demand inside the ring. We would watch who establishes distance first, who can score without giving away an immediate counter and who takes the initiative when exchanges become cautious. A contest between accomplished champions can turn on small adjustments: a change of rhythm, a better entry or the confidence to press a close round.
The weight agreement would add another layer to that assessment. Stevenson would be competing above the division where he won his latest belt, while Haney would be coming down from welterweight. We would want to see how comfortably each performs under those conditions before treating the number on the contract as a decisive advantage for either man.
Our position is straightforward: this is a matchup worth making. The next meaningful development should be confirmation from the people staging it, including the venue, broadcaster and championship terms. Until that arrives, November 28 in Atlanta remains the target described by Bill Haney.