Stevenson shared his thoughts with Fight Hub TV ahead of his upcoming title defense. He's set to face Floyd Schofield on February 22, putting his WBC lightweight belt on the line.
"It's soft," Stevenson said about Davis' retirement announcement. "If he wants to retire with the career that he got, then go ahead and do whatever you got to do. I disagree with it, but that's on him."
Davis isn't sitting idle either. He's gearing up to defend his WBA lightweight championship against Lamont Roach just a week after Stevenson's fight.
Fans have been hoping for a unification clash between Stevenson and Davis. But Davis' retirement announcement has put those dreams in doubt. Stevenson made it clear he's not going to chase anyone down.
"I ain't going to lie, I ain't in to chasing people around. If he's willing to fight I'm ready to fight. I think it should happen but I can't sit there and chase you and then he try and make it seem like I need him. I don't need him."
The two fighters have history. They've had an infamous sparring session in the past, though Stevenson hasn't shared all the details of how it went down.
For now, both fighters are focused on their upcoming bouts. But with Davis' retirement looming, the clock is ticking on a potential showdown between these two lightweight stars.