Shakur Stevenson Pursues Navarrete Fight Amid Haney Weight Negotiation Stalemate

Undefeated American boxer Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion and a three‑weight world title holder, has publicly expressed interest in a bout with unified junior‑lightweight champion Emanuel Navarrete. Navarrete holds the WBO and IBF titles and boasts an 83% knockout rate. The potential clash would pit two of the sport’s top fighters against each other.

At the same time, Stevenson’s negotiations with WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney have hit a snag. Stevenson initially sought a 144‑pound catch‑weight, later suggesting a 140‑pound limit, but Haney’s camp has refused further concessions after Stevenson urged Haney to fight Keyshawn Davis at a higher weight. Haney’s team argues there is little incentive to drop to a lower weight, given the larger purse potential at welterweight. The dispute highlights Stevenson’s reduced leverage in securing a favorable deal with Haney.