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Devin Haney will fight Shakur Stevenson on one condition only

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Devin Haney will only fight Shakur Stevenson under one condition

Bill Haney has insisted that his son Devin will “absolutely” fight Shakur Stevenson, but only if terms are met at the negotiating table.

Both pound-for-pound stars have been linked to a move to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, perhaps with the intention of clashing under the promotional banner.

At this stage, Zuffa does not recognize the super lightweight division, where Stevenson won the WBO title by unanimous decision over Teofimo Lopez.

Thanks to this particular triumph, he became a four-division world champion in January, but if he signs a contract with Zuffa, the 28-year-old will have to choose between fighting in the lightweight or welterweight division.

Stevenson had previously insisted he would only face a welterweight opponent under one of two conditions: either a rehydration clause in his contract or a catchweight of 144 pounds.

However, it appears that Haney will not accept either option, as the WBO champion’s father told Cigar Talk host Naji that he will not accept such offers.

While ruling out any possibility of a weight being set, Bill Haney said his son would face Stevenson at his usual fighting weight of 147 pounds.

Haney became the three-division world champion last November. dethroning Brian Norman Jr by unanimous decision after scoring a knockout in the second round.

Since then, there has been talk of a unification match with WBA champion Rolando Romero, which was initially supposed to take place on May 30.

However, with no official dates on the diary, the immediate future of both Haney and Stevenson remains quite hazy.

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Leo Atang stops Fouad Shaili in the first round and remains undefeated

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Image: Leo Atang Stops Fouad Shaili In Opening Round To Stay Unbeaten

Prospective heavyweight Leo Atang continued his climb through the professional ranks with a first-round stoppage win over Fouad Shaili on Saturday night at the Sheffield Arena.

The undefeated Atang wasted no time getting to work, landing a punch early and then landing a flurry of right hands that quickly put Shaili on the defensive.


As the tension mounted, Atang unleashed a combo that pinned Shaili and took spotless shots. Referee Kieran McCann stepped in to stop the fight at 2:30 of the opening round, awarding Atang another early victory.

Shaili protested the stoppage and later even did push-ups in the ring to show he felt able to continue fighting, but the referee’s decision was upheld.

The fight was scheduled for six rounds but never threatened to go beyond the opening session as Atang immediately imposed himself.

The victory improved Atang’s record to 7-0 with six knockouts and extended an impressive run that has cemented his position as one of Britain’s rising heavyweight prospects.

The victory improved Atang’s record to 7-0 with 6 knockouts and marked another early end to an undefeated heavyweight prospect.

For Shaili, the loss dropped his record to 5-5-2.

With another knockout on his resume, Atang continues to gain momentum, gaining experience in the professional ranks and getting closer to a tougher opponent.

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Chris Billam-Smith vs. Ryan Rozicki Live Scores: Zuffa Boxing 7 Updates

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Image: Ryan Rozicki Expects Judges To Favor Billam-Smith

Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki in a cruiserweight main event tonight in Bournemouth, England, headlining Zuffa Boxing 7 and the promotion’s first event in the UK.

Billam-Smith enters the fight looking to move closer to a potential clash with unified cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, while Rozicki hopes to pick up the biggest win of his career and shake up the cruiserweight division.


Tonight’s card also features a cruiserweight clash between Jack Massey and Cheavon Clarke, as well as several other fights taking place at the Bournemouth International Centre.

Boxing News 24 will provide live scores, highlights and fight-by-fight updates throughout the event.

How to watch Billam-Smith vs. Rozicki

Start time: 2:00 PM ET

Prelims: 11:30 a.m. ET

Main event walks: approximately 5:00 PM ET

Streaming: Paramount+

Location: Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, England

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Jack Massey vs. Cheavon Clarke – cruiserweight

Lee Cutler vs. Aaron Sutton – middleweight

Harvey Dykes vs Ivan Dychko – heavyweight

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Thomas Hearns admits there was one fight he wanted to have before he retired: ‘I prayed for it’

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Thomas Hearns admits there was one fight he wishes he could’ve had before retirement: “I prayed for it”

Thomas Hearns’ resume has been long, legendary and full of talent, but there is one fight that “The Motor City Cobra” prayed for and didn’t get before he hung up the gloves.

“The Killer” debuted in 1977 and ran for a remarkable 29 years sharing the ring with the other “Four Kings”; Sugar Ray LeonardMarvelous Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran and became the first five-division boxing world champion.

The Detroit fan favorite was one of the first to adopt the “Kronk” style under much-lauded trainer Emanuel Steward, and that approach led Hearns to world honors at welterweight, super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight and lightweight heavyweight.

But of all the 67 fights in his career, the most talked about is undoubtedly Hearns’ three-round shootout with Hagler, and the first round of that fight is considered the most fascinating round in boxing history.

Still, Hearns ultimately finished second in the iconic eight-minute battle. I’m talking to Volunteer Fire Department Television“The Killer” admitted that he desperately wanted a rematch with Hagler to take revenge for that defeat.

“He [Hagler] he was a great man. I’m not trying to be witty or anything, but I prayed for another fight with him. I wish I had that opportunity.”

“This man had great ability and he showed me Thomas Hearns, who blows everyone away, turned the tables. I’m not afraid to say it because this man has gained my respect.”

Hagler was one of only four players to surpass Hearns in his career, and he was joined in that exclusive club by Leonard, Iran Barkley and Uriah Grant.

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