As the Rematch Debacle Continues, Vasyl Lomachenko Fires Back at “Scared” Devin Haney

When the final bell rang, signifying the end of the intense bout between Devin Haney and Vasyl Lomachenko, few could have anticipated the tremors that the fight’s controversial decision would send through the boxing world. The MGM Grand Garden’s air, filled with the roar of a disgruntled crowd, bore witness to Haney’s victory – a victory that still remains a subject of heated debate. The echoes of that night have barely settled, and yet, a new storm is brewing – one centered around the possibility of a rematch.

As the world waits with bated breath for an official announcement, Lomachenko broke his silence in a recent interview, dropping a bombshell that might not just raise eyebrows, but might even cause a shift in the boxing landscape. What he revealed will undoubtedly add a new twist to this ongoing saga, but one word has emerged as the focal point of the ongoing rematch debacle: “scared.”

Lomachenko’s take on a possible rematch with Haney

In the latest twist in the Haney-Lomachenko controversy, Vasyl Lomachenko expressed serious questions about a rematch with Devin Haney. In an unfiltered conversation with ESNews, Lomachenko suggested that Haney and his team might be apprehensive about a repeat bout. According to the Ukrainian boxer, Haney and his father, despite claiming victory, were fully aware of the true dynamics of their previous fight.

He went on to express his doubts about Haney’s willingness for another bout, claiming, “I think they are scared. I am sure, he is scared. He understands he [lost] the fight. His father understands what happened.”

Lomachenko, never one to mince words, cited an event during their previous bout as proof of Haney’s supposed trepidation. “You and all people saw what he said after nine rounds in the corner,” he said, recalling a moment when Haney and his father seemed distressed, attempting to strategize against Lomachenko’s formidable left hands.

Furthermore, Lomachenko addressed criticism of his performance in the last round of the fight, a round each of the three judges scored in favor of Haney. Defending his approach, he stated, “A lot of people talking about 12th round, [that] I lose this round, but I don’t need to win this round. I understand I [won] this fight, I won a lot of rounds. I just keep my conditioning. I just keep my score and finish the fight. After 12 rounds, I was sure I won this fight. I was very happy.”

Vasyl Lomachenko challenges Haney’s legacy: Calls for a rematch and questions Haney’s inner strength

Adding another layer to the unfolding saga, Vasyl Lomachenko, in his candid interview, called into question Devin Haney’s pre-fight focus on legacy. “If you want a legacy, you need to make a rematch,” he challenged. Lomachenko asserted that the responsibility of arranging a rematch lies more with Haney, expressing his personal contentment with the fight’s outcome.

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Further escalating the situation, Lomachenko openly questioned Haney’s readiness to face the implications of the disputed decision, doubting his internal fortitude. His blunt message to Haney: to truly affirm one’s strength and secure a legacy, a rematch is essential. Yet, he cast serious doubt on the possibility of such a rematch ever occurring.

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