Devin Haney defended his titles against Vasyl Lomachenko this Saturday at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The bout delivered what it promised fans. Both fighters gave it their all as they gave their blood, sweat, and tears to prove their mettle. Lomachenko, unfortunately, could not achieve his desires and lost the bout.

Haney managed to retain his undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO lightweight world titles after what appeared to be a tough fight for both fighters. Prior to the fight, Haney had promised that he will tire ‘The Matrix’ out. He even doubled down after being highly criticized for violently pushing Lomachenko during the weigh-in.

The unanimous decision: Devin Haney emerges triumphant

“Lomachenko is a future Hall of Famer. It was a blessing. He was my toughest opponent by far. He is very crafty, and we put on a great fight for the fans.” These were the words Haney said after his victory via a unanimous decision. Throughout the fight, Haney relied on his bodywork and jab to counter Lomachenko’s precise punches.

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The clash was a close contest between the two boxers. Ultimately, the judges awarded the win to Haney. They scored in favor of Haney with the scores–116-112, 115-113, and 115-113. Lomachenko received an overwhelming amount of support from the crowd. Moreover, some disagreed with the decision.

Lomachenko did have trouble navigating past Haney’s lengthy jab. However, he did not let the age difference be a hindrance to him. In fact, he used it to his advantage. The fight definitely caused some changes in Haney as he plans to go ‘back to the lab’ to figure out what’s next. Surprisingly, it was Lomachenko who was disappointed in Haney. Haney said, “Before, I thought he would be better. He’s a tough fighter. He’s a good fighter. But he’s not a pound-for-pound fighter”. Though he did refuse to comment on the result, claiming everyone saw “what happened today”

Haney vs. Lomachenko: The toughest challenge for the undisputed lightweight champion

Devin Haney faced his toughest challenge yet in a close fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko. Haney managed to retain his undisputed lightweight championship by securing a close, unanimous decision victory. The fight was a thrilling and high-level competition between two skilled athletes.

In the final round, Lomachenko displayed his prowess by landing effective punches and pressuring Haney. However, it was not enough to sway the judges in his favor. Lomachenko won the round with a score of 10-9, but Haney emerged as the overall victor with a score of 115-113.

Throughout the fight, both fighters had their moments of dominance. Lomachenko showcased his trademark combination of punches and impressive footwork, while Haney utilized his jab effectively and targeted Lomachenko’s body.

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Haney’s undefeated record remained intact as he secured a hard-fought win, proving his mettle as a champion. The fight left the crowd on their feet, witnessing an incredible display of skill and determination from both competitors.