White Shoots Down Stevenson-Pacquiao Rumors

Dana White has shot down speculation that Shakur Stevenson will face Manny Pacquiao on the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua undercard in Cardiff this December.

The Zuffa Boxing chief was asked about the rumored matchup at a press conference following Johnny Fisher's win over Michael Pirotton at London's Copper Box Arena. "Yeah, that's not true. No," White said, per The Ring. "I don't know where that came from."

Davis-Hitchins Fight Still On Track

The rumors had linked the undefeated four-division champion Stevenson with 47-year-old Pacquiao, who has not fought since his draw against Mario Barrios last July. Fury and Joshua are scheduled to meet at Principality Stadium on December 11 in a British heavyweight clash more than ten years in the making.

White confirmed that another bout remains in the works for the Cardiff card. Keyshawn Davis is reportedly nearing a fight with former IBF junior-welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins after choosing not to pursue his WBO welterweight mandatory challenger position against Devin Haney. When asked about that pairing, White said it is "more than likely" to happen.

The Fury-Joshua card will stream live on Netflix from the 80,000-seat Welsh venue.

Source: ringmagazine.com