BREAKING: Shakur Stevenson Permanently Ends Devin Haney Talks—Who Is He Fighting Next?

Shakur Stevenson Closes the Door on Devin Haney Circus: What’s Next for "Deebo"?The long-awaited mega-fight between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney is officially dead. Taking to social media, the newly crowned four-division champion announced he has permanently ended negotiations. Stevenson accused Team Haney of "clout chasing" and playing games, declaring the door firmly closed.With the Haney circus left in the rearview mirror, fans of LatestBoxing.com are asking: who does "Deebo" share the ring with next?As the flagship star of Dana White’s newly launched Zuffa Boxing, Stevenson has total matchmaking freedom. Because Zuffa frequently operates outside traditional sanctioning body frameworks, Stevenson may vacate his newly won WBO super-lightweight title rather than fulfill a mandated November defense. Instead, fans can expect massive, independent blockbuster fights.Here are the most likely opponents for Stevenson's next move:William Zepeda: A highly anticipated rematch against the newly crowned WBC lightweight champion. While Stevenson was stripped of that 135-pound belt when he moved up in weight, a legacy-defining sequel to their July 2025 war makes perfect sense under the Zuffa banner.Jose "El Rayo" Valenzuela: The dangerous lightweight contender recently engaged in a fierce social media back-and-forth with Stevenson, sparking immediate fan interest in a cross-divisional showdown.Gervonta "Tank" Davis: The ultimate dream fight remains a unification clash with "Tank," representing the biggest financial and competitive matchup available in boxing today.Photo Credit: Ring Magazine

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