Devin Haney Fight News: Potential Shakur Stevenson Showdown, Date, Venue & Streaming Details Revealed

Devin Haney’s roller-coaster 2025 campaign has taken another sharp turn, as the former undisputed lightweight king now finds himself juggling courtroom drama, a potential welterweight title shot and nonstop chatter about a blockbuster Ryan Garcia rematch. Just three weeks ago, Haney filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing influencer Leena Sayed of an alleged multimillion-dollar extortion attempt, claiming she threatened to release “fabricated materials” that could damage his reputation if he didn’t pay up. The case is scheduled for an initial hearing in October, but Haney’s legal team insists the ordeal “won’t derail Devin’s training camp or his plans in the ring.” Those plans appear to include a jump back to 147 pounds to chase a third divisional crown against unbeaten WBO interim titlist Brian Norman Jr. According to representatives from Matchroom Boxing, contracts are being finalized for a December showdown that would land in Las Vegas and headline a DAZN pay-per-view. Haney (32-1, 15 KOs) already captured undisputed glory at 135 and briefly held the WBC strap at 140; a win over Norman would give the 26-year-old a title in a third weight class before he even hits what most trainers consider a fighter’s physical prime. Norman Jr. (28-0, 22 KOs) welcomes the assignment. “People don’t know how versatile Devin can be,” the Atlanta native said during a recent media call, “but they’re about to find out how versatile I am too. He’s the name; I’m the problem.” Industry insiders view the bout as a high-risk, medium-reward move for Haney, yet the Californian shrugged off the notion: “Legacy over money every time,” he told reporters at his Las Vegas gym. If that wasn’t enough intrigue, the social-media war with Ryan Garcia reignited this week after the pair were spotted in an impromptu face-off at the Canelo-Benavidez press conference. Multiple sources say Golden Boy Promotions and Haney’s side have exchanged term sheets for a February 2026 rematch, contingent on both fighters winning their next outings. Garcia eked out a controversial majority decision over Haney last year but missed weight, stripping the fight of its championship status and prompting endless debate. A second meeting would likely be contested at a contractual 143-pound catch-weight, with the Barclays Center and Las Vegas’ Sphere venue both in play. Outside the ring, Haney’s brand continues to grow. He recently inked a multi-year apparel partnership with Nike’s Jordan Brand and teased a Netflix docuseries that chronicles his turbulent 2024-25 stretch. Combine that exposure with headline-grabbing legal proceedings, a potential welterweight coronation, and the promise of Garcia-Haney 2, and it’s no surprise “Devin Haney” is surging across boxing forums and search engines alike. For Haney, the equation is simple. “Handle business in court, handle business in the ring, then give the fans the fights they deserve,” he said. If he succeeds on all fronts, 2025 might be remembered not for turmoil, but for the year Devin Haney cemented his place among boxing’s elite.