Shawn Porter believes Devin Haney might pressure Shakur Stevenson to adapt his fashion, primarily by setting a tempo that his extra technically-gifted opponent finds uncomfortable.
The 2 People have repeatedly been going backwards and forwards over social media, outlining their calls for for a possible conflict at 144lbs.
For context, Haney has verbally agreed to journey 3lbs beneath his most popular preventing weight, accommodating a catchweight that was initially proposed by Stevenson.
When it comes to the finer particulars, although, it stays to be seen whether or not they can really negotiate a deal, particularly with Haney having been ordered to defend his title in opposition to Keyshawn Davis.
The 27-year-old claimed his WBO welterweight strap final November, turning into a three-division world champion by dethroning Brian Norman Jr with a unanimous determination victory.
However with the ‘Dream’ having missed out on the chance to make a voluntary title defence, he should now face obligatory challenger Davis or threat being stripped of his belt.
Alternatively, he might vacate the title and leap straight right into a conflict with Stevenson, who at the moment holds the WBO strap at 140lbs.
Both means, Porter might be anticipating a compelling chess match in the event that they ultimately lock horns, with the previous two-time world champion providing a measured tackle his podcast.
“I believe Devin Haney is somebody who can push Shakur into [being more aggressive].
“Dev goes to combat at a quick tempo; Dev goes to attempt to management that vary – the identical means that Shakur does.
“It’s going to be a chess match, however Devin’s offence goes to pressure Shakur to be extra offensive.”
Beforehand, Porter has edged barely in the direction of Haney, believing the dimensions drawback to be barely too massive for Stevenson to beat.
With Stevenson having signed to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, and demanding the “massive fights”, Haney is actually the kind of opponent that matches his standards.
