Haney vs Stevenson in doubt as purse split becomes the sticking point

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Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson have agreed on a 145 pound catchweight, but the fight now faces a new obstacle over how to split the money. Boxing News 24 reports that the bout was being targeted for 28 November in Atlanta. With just over six weeks to go, both men need to sign quickly to have proper training camps

Mike Coppinger reported that the fight is facing obstacles and that talks have reached a critical stage. No purse figures have been made public, so it is hard to know exactly how far apart the two sides are

Boxing News 24's own view is that Haney's side does not believe Stevenson has earned an equal share, and that Haney holds the stronger position in negotiations. The article notes that financial backing from Turki Alalshikh could guarantee a large overall purse, but argues that a guarantee is not the same as revenue from paying fans

The piece warns that Stevenson risks losing the fight altogether if pride gets in the way. Much of this is the outlet's opinion rather than reported fact, so it should be read with that in mind. BoxingScene separately reported that the two men agreed the catchweight on social media

Haney against Stevenson is one of the best match ups available in the lower weights. Both are slick, skilled boxers in their prime. It would be a real shame if money disputes stopped it from happening, so fans will be hoping for a quick agreement

Who should get the bigger share of the purse? And who wins if the fight goes ahead?

Devin Haney-Shakur Stevenson Purse Clash Could Sink Fightwww.boxingnews24.com