Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney put his titles on the line against Vasily Lomachenko this evening in Las Vegas.
Hani (30-0 boxing) returned to action for the first time since defeating George Kamposos by unanimous decision in October last year. ‘The Dream’ was looking to claim its first victory since 2019 when it entered the squared circle at the MGM Grand Garden Arena this evening.
Meanwhile, Vasily Lomachenko (17-3 boxing) enters tonight’s contest having won three straight bouts, the most recent of which was his unanimous decision victory over Jamaine Ortiz in October last year. the previous two times Olympic The gold medalist and triple division champion was looking to reassert himself as one of boxing’s best fighters with a win this evening in Sin City.
Tonight “Hani vs. Lomchenko” The match proved to be an incredible back and forth battle. Devin Haney seemed to get the best judges’ scorecards in the early rounds, but it was Vasily Lomachenko who ended the fight with a pair of dominant frames in the tenth and eleventh rounds. After twelve rounds of high-profile boxing matches, the competition went to the judges’ scorecards to decide.
Official result: Devin Haney defeated. Vasily Lomachenko via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113 x 2)
Find out how the pros reacted to Haney vs. Lomachenko below:
Hani works well on the body #HaneyLoma
– Jimmy Manoa (POSTERBOYJM) May 21, 2023
What a fight! #HaneyLoma
– Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) May 21, 2023
Rd11 turn #HaneyLoma
– Jimmy Manoa (POSTERBOYJM) May 21, 2023
Matrix woke up at rd12 #HaneyLoma
– Jimmy Manoa (POSTERBOYJM) May 21, 2023
Who takes it? 🤷♂️ #HaneyLoma
– Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) May 21, 2023
Well.. Hani canceled it #HaneyLoma
– Jimmy Manoa (POSTERBOYJM) May 21, 2023
Post-fight reactions on Devin Haney defeating Vasily Lomachenko:
I say you hear now; New Champion! #HaneyLoma
– Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) May 21, 2023
Not guilty 🏆 #HaneyLoma @employee pic.twitter.com/3L3ecbS3Uq
– ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) May 21, 2023
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– Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) May 21, 2023
Shakur Stephenson on Devin Honey UD Vasyl Lomachenko: “Lomachenko has to be the undisputed champion. He won. He won that fight.”
– Michael Benson May 21, 2023
Lomachenko was robbed 😤
– Dillon Danes (@dillondanis) May 21, 2023
This is why people no longer watch boxing. Build the youngster on the man who has already won. #boxing
– Josh Thompson (@THREALPUNK) May 21, 2023
What a fight, I have to watch that again #HaneyLoma
– Jimmy Manoa (POSTERBOYJM) May 21, 2023
Yes, Haney would throw harder shots early on, especially on the body, and yes Luma showed his tournament pedigree late on. #HaneyLoma
– Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) May 21, 2023
Who would you like to see Devin Haney fight after defeating Vasily Lomachenko this evening in Las Vegas?