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🔥Don’t miss this explosive debate as we dive into the ring with boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Max Kellerman! 🥊 In this episode of Inside The Ring, the pair clash over the incredible talents of Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney. Who will emerge as the undisputed champion of the next generation? 🌍💥 With exclusive insights, expert analysis, and passionate opinions, you’ll get the inside scoop on these future stars and what’s at stake for the future of boxing. 💯 Tune in, subscribe, and drop your comments below—who do you think will reign supreme? Let the debate begin! 🔔👇
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00:00When you got two guys like this in both with that killer attitude, it's going to be a great fight.
00:15Stephen A's question seemed to speak only to the quality of the competition, not also to the business of boxing.
00:23Floyd would be more involved with the fighting aspect, like, all right, let me come train, let's train together, let's do this, like.
00:34Yeah, yeah, I think it is. They can come and, bro, I appreciate anything that he was reaching out and all the game that he even gave me so far.
00:45That's a goal. Nobody can tell no different about that dude, so he's a goal.
00:51Yeah, I'm sure.
00:58Floyd Mayweather and Max Kellerman debate Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney while praising Shakur's talent and calling him future undisputed champion material.
01:07Provided the fans with lots of thrills through the years, excellent top fighter, but not a guy who someone looked at like you say, maybe Tank has the potential to be number one pound for pound.
01:17Floyd says boxing has many great fights available, but real success comes from professional talks and agreements.
01:23Like I said before, and I talked about this the other day as far as so many belts, so many champions, but if we can sit down and come to the table.
01:31Max Kellerman explains the matchup carefully and calls it a smart business move capable of generating massive pay-per-view revenue.
01:38That's what I'm asking. You've been the best at playing the boxing game. When you said TBE, in the ring someone else can have that. I'm talking about the whole thing. You're right. You've played the boxing game better than anyone.
01:53The way you think about it, which is a lot of times the way promoters think about it, is not just in terms of the quality of the athlete. Obviously Santa Cruz is high quality.
02:01Shakur reveals Floyd personally contacted him, offering guidance about skills, defense positioning, and techniques to sharpen overall boxing intelligence.
02:10The guy that's made the most f***ing money, Floyd Mayweather, I feel like he be showing you love.
02:16That's my God. That's my God, bro. Look, he just called me that day. He just called me that day. He called me what? Two days, bro.
02:23What'd he say?
02:24He had a whole lot to say. I don't like to put it loud.
02:27I give me a little something. You ain't got to say the whole s***, but it's Floyd. You know Nick is an idol. He's an idol.
02:34One night he was just saying he don't think that I should be the V-side of his s***, but his upcoming fight, and he think I should be the A-side, and he really felt strongly about it, but no, it is what it is, bro.
02:47I appreciate Floyd. That's my God. I wouldn't even never say nothing bad about Floyd.
02:53Yeah. But also, bro, A-B-C-D-E. Put me in that ring with that nigga, dang.
03:04Whatever, right? Whatever.
03:06Put me in the ring, bro, and I'm ready to show who I am, bro. So that's how I do.
03:10Many believe Shakur should stop waiting and challenge Devin Haney immediately and prove himself against elite competition without excuses.
03:17If Shakur Stevenson want to keep that momentum and daring to be great, enhancing his greatness, we all know he's motivated and inspired by his mentor, Terrence Buck Crawford, that his next fight should be versus Devin the Dream Haney.
03:32Moving up to the 147-pound division because with that victory, he'll become a five-division world champion, three-division lineal champion because I'm sure that Turkey Out Shake, Ring, will put that fight, will put the ring belt on the line because I believe that Devin Haney is probably the best welterweight at the moment.
03:50He'll accomplish all of that by the age of 29. Five-division world champion, three-division lineal champion. Come on now.
04:02Hey, Shakur Stevenson, you're the WBO champion in the 140-pound division. You could easily petition the WBO to make you the immediate mandatory to Devin the Dream Haney. I think that's the best fight right there. Let me know what y'all think.
04:15Roy Jones Jr. praises Shakur's footwork speed and strategy, saying his smart movement and planning separate him from others.
04:23It was strictly just to try to pick Shakur off so that maybe Shakur would come out and try to land a big shot on him. He knew that was his only chance, and I knew that was his only chance.
04:33So if Shakur came out and went right at him like that, that would have gave him a chance to try to land something big and lucky.
04:39Other than that, he's never had the feet to keep up with Shakur because Shakur has some of the best feet in the game, and people don't understand that.
04:50What makes it so hard is that his foot game is so on point that he can make you miss this much because now it used to be he would jump way back.
04:58Now he's not doing that anymore. Now he's just stepping back just enough to make you miss so he can get what he wants after you miss.
05:05That makes him highly dangerous, and to see him improve on that and come bring it to the forefront in the biggest fight of his career is great, but I want to say something else.
05:14Mickey Bay speaks calmly about the possible Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney fight and focuses on realistic advantages rather than hype.
05:22He explains that Devin could move up comfortably and handle the moment with confidence because experience has already prepared him for big stages.
05:29According to Bay, size is the only real concern Devin might face, since Shakur is naturally smaller but extremely quick and sharp with his timing.
05:38That speed difference could actually favor Devin, as smaller fighters often rely on movement rather than strength.
05:43So it's like maybe something that Devin can definitely go up there with ease, only need to deal with the size, but he's probably going to have the speed advantage because he's a smaller guy coming up.
05:56So, I mean, you tell me, do you feel like that's going to be harder than the Lomachenko fight?
06:03No. No. I think Lomachenko would probably be his hardest top two or three fights in his whole career.
06:12I could predict that even going to the end, you know, to say if Devin fight eight, nine, ten more years, that'd be one of his top two or three hardest fights of the age that he fought him.
06:24Lomachenko was at his very peak. He was at his peak. He was older. He was right there at his top peak.
06:30When comparing opponents, Bay believes the Lomachenko bout was far tougher than a potential Stevenson matchup.
06:36He says Lomachenko fought Devin at his peak years with elite skills and veteran instincts, making that night one of the hardest tests of Devin's career.
06:45In contrast, he feels Shakur would present challenges, but not the same level of difficulty or physical maturity.
06:51Bay also reminds listeners that Devin himself competed at lightweight not long ago, so the size gap should not feel overwhelming.
06:58Most importantly, Bay respects Devin's mindset. He describes him as a fighter who genuinely wants greatness and accepts risky fights without hesitation.
07:07Bay even mentions that Bill Haney asked his opinion about the matchup, and he openly supported making it happen.
07:12So, um, no, it won't be as hard as that, but size-wise, yeah, I mean, that's a big factor, because we sand a dude that was just lightweight a couple years ago, but, you know, Devin wanted to be great.
07:27That's just something that's in him.
07:29There's only a few dudes like that in boxing right now that really want to do that kind of stuff.
07:33So, I mean, he got my blessing in making the fight, like, um, Bill did ask me about it maybe a couple, a few weeks ago, a couple weeks ago.
07:43I don't know how much further it got, but he did ask me what I thought, like, you know, like, easy work.
07:50Pretty, pretty much you can see he's willing to fight anybody.
07:54Like, he doesn't really care who he fights.
07:56If, like, now, too, it ain't no, like, we ain't doing no weight loss or none of that, like, now.
08:03Analysts say the growing tension between Devin Haney, Shakur Stevenson, and Keyshawn Davis has created one of the most intriguing storylines in the lightweight and junior welterweight divisions.
08:14Devin Haney is widely respected as a tremendous and disciplined fighter, known for his sharp jab, ring IQ, and composure under pressure.
08:22However, confidence runs high on both sides, as Shakur also believes his skills are superior, and that he would outbox Haney when the moment comes.
08:30Their back and forth has only fueled anticipation.
08:33Devin Haney is a tremendous fighter, but obviously he believes in himself and that he will beat Devin Haney.
08:40To that, Devin Haney responded, I believe you a tremendous fighter, but I'll beat you.
08:45And then Devin Haney stated, well, I want to fight your little brother, who is Keyshawn Davis, superstar, WBO, former lightweight world champion, who called out Devin Haney.
09:00They stated because he didn't like how Devin Haney treated him when he was younger, when Shakur brought him around, so on and so forth.
09:07So Devin Haney said, you know something, I want to fight Keyshawn Davis, Keyshawn, let's make it happen, and then you're the little brother, because Shakur and Keyshawn made it abundantly clear they have no interest in fighting each other because of their relationship, although they're not blood brothers.
09:24What makes the situation more interesting is Haney calling out Keyshawn Davis first.
09:29Analysts view this as a strategic and personal move.
09:32Davis, a former champion with rising star power, reportedly carried tension from the past.
09:37Which adds emotion to the matchup.
09:39Since Shakur and Keyshawn share a close bond and have no interest in fighting each other, Haney targeting the little brother creates a layered storyline that could naturally lead to a showdown with Shakur afterward.
09:50From a business and competitive perspective, experts note that Haney has consistently shown a willingness to negotiate fair terms.
09:57The only sticking point remains the rehydration clause.
10:00With both camps confident and trading subtle warnings, analysts agree that skills will decide everything.
10:06If the fights materialize, fans could witness a defining chapter in modern boxing.
10:10Great storyline.
10:12So now Shakur puts up a cryptic message and responds and says, be careful what you wish for.
10:17You just might get it.
10:21Well, remember, Devin Haney made an offer when he was at 135 to stay at 135 to fight Shakur.
10:26Shakur didn't like the offer.
10:28Which means Devin Haney is more than willing to make the fight.
10:33Devin Haney is saying, if you want to make the fight, his father training manager, Bill Haney, CEO of DHP, Devin Haney Promotions, is saying, we'll make the fight gladly.
10:42But we're not doing a 10-pound rehydration clause.
10:45So Shakur is saying, be careful what you wish for.
10:49Skills pay the bills, as Shakur said.
10:50And Shakur said, he don't like people putting rehydration clause on people because it handicaps them and you can't get credit.
10:58Well, then he says on Najee with Cigar Talk that Devin Haney is not an unaliver.
11:03Roy Jones Jr. analyzes the possible Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis matchup with careful attention to timing, weight, and overall readiness.
11:12He explains that weight management already looks like a factor for both fighters, and suggests a catchweight around 143 or 144 could make the bout more balanced and competitive.
11:22From his perspective, Devin currently holds the edge in tools, ring IQ, and experience because he has faced elite opposition for years and learned how to adapt under pressure.
11:32For him to do that means that the weight was probably an issue.
11:36Now, if Keyshawn comes up, or if they even do a catchweight, a 143, 144, it's going to be a very interesting fight because I think Devin has more tools and more IQ right now.
11:47But Keyshawn is different.
11:50So when you got a guy that's different, and that's why I also said that, he's not just back, he's different.
11:55You understand me?
11:55So when you got a guy that has that intangibleness about him, where he can be a different guy when it's time to be a different guy, you can never count him out.
12:03However, if I was pushing Keyshawn, I would have another fight or two before I fight Devin, just for experience purposes.
12:11And if I was Devin, I would try to jump on it right now before he gets those couple fights because the more experience he gets, the harder he's going to become to be.
12:19Yeah, that's going to be a tough fight, you know, for Keyshawn Davis.
12:23And I think in many respects, Devin Haney too, you can't take Keyshawn Davis like he can really fight.
12:28However, Roy emphasizes that Keyshawn brings something different and unpredictable, which cannot be measured by stats alone.
12:35He describes Keyshawn as a fighter with intangibles, someone who can suddenly change rhythm, energy, and style when the moment demands it.
12:43That uniqueness makes him dangerous even against a seasoned champion like Devin.
12:47Roy believes no opponent should ever overlook a talent like that.
12:50Strategically, Roy advises patience for Keyshawn, recommending another fight or two to gain more seasoning before taking such a risky challenge.
12:58At the same time, he suggests Devin should act quickly if the fight interests him, because extra experience will only make Keyshawn harder to beat.
13:05Ultimately, Roy calls it a tough fight for both men, but one that could elevate careers and prove true greatness.
13:12The weight difference is a concern, and it's a fair question.
13:16Is he ready now? Is he ready a fight or two for now?
13:20But that's the fight, really.
13:21If you really want to have, you want to scream, I'm back?
13:24Like, that's the type of fight that you want, because obviously it's in the Turkey Allah Sheik universe, and that's a fight that's gonna get made.
13:32You're gonna make a career-high payday, but if you are able to beat Devin Haney, brother, when I say the sky's the limit, the sky's the limit.
13:40But that ain't gonna be no easy pickings for both guys.
13:43The weight is a concern, but I would love to see it happen.
13:45Shakur Stevenson remains one of the most technically gifted fighters in boxing today, and the prospect of him facing Connor Bennett has analysts intrigued, even though the fight hasn't been finalized yet.
13:55Observers note that Shakur's performance against his previous opponents often seems effortless, as if he isn't operating at full capacity.
14:03In some fights, he appears to cruise in second or third gear, reading punches with uncanny precision and predicting his opponent's every move.
14:10This level of awareness makes him a nightmare for most fighters, as he can neutralize attacks before they fully develop.
14:17There's no way that was Shakur Stevenson fighting at 100%.
14:20He was in second or third gear, maybe.
14:23He wasn't flat out, pedal to the metal, trying to get this guy out of there.
14:26That was him fighting comfortably.
14:28Which begs the question, why Connor Bennett is like, yeah, f*** it, make the fight next, make it next.
14:33I'm like, are you sure?
14:34And look, I'm trying to rack my brains as to think as to what kind of fight I could give Shakur Stevenson problems.
14:40For one, I think Shakur really judges the way people throw punches unbelievably well.
14:46Every little twitch he is absolutely, like, aware of, and he is predicting your every second in that fight.
14:54So you've got to be unpredictable, right?
14:56You've got to faint a lot.
14:57Now, Connor Bennett does faint a lot.
14:59To be fair, he did a lot of that against Chris Eubank Jr.
15:02I thought Teofimo Lopez headhunted too much, and he didn't have a lot of power on his body shots when he did throw them.
15:08So I think you've got to mix the shots up.
15:10You've got to have good body punches.
15:11You've got to put power into them.
15:12Connor Bennett, however, presents a different challenge.
15:15Analysts argue that he possesses attributes that could test Shakur in ways others haven't.
15:20His ability to generate power, particularly in body shots, combined with a tendency to faint effectively, may force Shakur to adjust.
15:27Unlike opponents like Teofimo Lopez, who lacked the tools to challenge Shakur's speed and technical skill, Bennett's mix of power, unpredictability, and tactical movement could create openings.
15:39At the same time, comparisons to Ryan Garcia highlight the complexities of matchmaking in this division.
15:45While Garcia has had flashes of dominance, inconsistency has plagued him, raising questions about the best path forward for both fighters.
15:52Ultimately, analysts agree that Shakur's mastery will require opponents to be not only strong, but also strategically creative to pose a real threat.
16:01He wasn't too strong for him. He wasn't too quick for him.
16:03When someone's that technically gifted, you're going to need something to equalize it.
16:07You could argue Connor Bennett is going to hit harder than Shakur Stevenson.
16:12I think that stands to reason he does.
16:14So maybe, and I'm just, before people think that this is what I think is going to be the reason for why Connor Bennett wins the fight,
16:21just calm down in the comments before you f***ing get on my c***.
16:23But I'm just trying to, like, go there and think, what are you saying?
16:27Because right now, most fighters should be saying, I'm going to stay the f*** away from Shakur Stevenson.
16:33But let's take a look at Ryan Garcia as a potential opponent for Connor Bennett and figure out which direction he really should go in here.
16:39Obviously, we all remember the Devin Haney fight, where he rocked Devin Haney s*** constantly throughout that fight.
16:47But the fight after that was a million miles away from that performance.
16:51I honestly don't know what the f*** was up with Ryan Garcia in this fight.
16:55He was tentative.
16:56He got dropped in the second round.
16:58Analysts and insiders in boxing have weighed in on Shakur Stevenson's situation after being stripped of his WBC 135-pound title,
17:06highlighting both his exceptional skills and his ambition for unification bouts.
17:11Stevenson has consistently shown an incredible ability to read opponents, anticipate punches, and control the pace of fights.
17:18Observers note that even in his more relaxed performances, he operates with precision, rarely needing to push at full intensity.
17:25This mastery makes him a highly sought-after opponent for anyone aiming to make a statement in the division.
17:30But he wants the big fights, and this could be the final hurdle to a big fight.
17:35But this is a big hurdle.
17:37Telling you.
17:37Remember I said it.
17:38This is a big, big...
17:39I might even do a separate video on this.
17:41Because again, I think a lot of people maybe don't know.
17:44Figueroa has come from boxing stock.
17:47This guy's been doing it a while.
17:48He's not damaged goods.
17:50And again, he's only lost to Steven Fulton.
17:53Do you know what I mean?
17:53And look at some of the names I read off that he's beaten.
17:56Experienced names.
17:57Guys that have fought other guys that were good fights.
18:01It's not easy.
18:02Alright, Shakur Stevenson blasts WBC and responds to being stripped of a 135-pound title.
18:09This is a bit wild.
18:10This is a bit wild.
18:11And the reason it's a bit wild...
18:13So many different reasons, actually.
18:15But one of the biggest reasons is that Shakur has always said,
18:17I want to go up to fight Tia, but I want to come back down to 135.
18:20So basically, he's almost telling the WBC,
18:23Let me go up there, I will come back down.
18:25The WBC stripping him of the title has sparked debate
18:29because Stevenson had expressed a clear intention to move up in weight for bigger challenges
18:33while planning to return to 135 pounds.
18:36The sanctioning body, citing Rule 7.3 comma,
18:39required him to pay a 50% sanctioning fee even when the belt wasn't on the line.
18:44A point many consider unreasonable.
18:46Analysts suggest that this bureaucratic approach
18:49clashes with Stevenson's drive for high-profile fights,
18:52adding tension between the fighter and organization.
18:55Despite the controversy, Stevenson's focus remains on meaningful matchups.
18:59Names like Josh Kelly, Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney,
19:03and Roley Romero have all been mentioned as potential fights,
19:06underscoring his goal of unification and career-defining bouts.
19:09Experts agree that his skill set, combined with strategic fight choices,
19:13keeps him at the forefront of boxing's elite.
19:15And with what the WBC are going through right now,
19:18and this battle with Zufa where, you know,
19:20they've got some real big players and power over there,
19:23and they're saying F the belts, and WBC are fighting,
19:26and saying none of the belts mean stuff.
19:27The last thing you want to do is have a public spat,
19:31a public back and forth with one of the biggest names in boxing right now.
19:35Shakur Stevenson is one of the biggest names in boxing.
19:38And the thing about Shakur as well, you piss him off,
19:40this guy will go straight to social media
19:42and make it known that he's pissed off, and that's what he's done.
19:46He's made it known what the WBC are wanting or wanted for him,
19:50or from him, sorry, which was $100,000.
19:53Now, a lot of you might say, well, one second,
19:56his last fight wasn't for the WBC.
19:57It was for the WBO and the ring title.
20:00Why did the WBC want any money from him?
20:03The WBC have a clause, I think it's either 7.3 or 7.4, yeah,
20:09where even if you do not fight for the WBC belt,
20:16if you're a champion of their belt,
20:18i.e. which Shakur Stevenson was,
20:21you have to pay 50% of the sanctioning fee
20:24as though the WBC belt was on the line.
20:27That's it for today's video.
20:29Stay tuned until next time.
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