“He Just Trying to Sell the Fight and They Still Only Going to Do 150k PPV Buy at Best”: Devin Haney Losing His Cool During Vasyl Lomachenko Final Face-Off Doesn’t Sit Well With Boxing World

Tensions reached a boiling point at the weigh-ins as Devin Haney and Vasyl Lomachenko engaged in a heated face-off ahead of their highly anticipated title fight. The two are set to face off for Haney’s undisputed lightweight titles on May 20th. Haney, at just 24 years old, has already solidified his position as one of boxing’s rising stars, while Lomachenko, aims to reclaim his former glory after losing his titles to Teofimo Lopez in 2020.

However, as both fighters successfully made weight, the attention turned to their face-off, a customary pre-fight ritual that often showcases the intensity and animosity between opponents. This was where things got a little out of control when ‘The Dream’ would unexpectedly shove Lomachenko, sending him backward. The shove by Haney added fuel to an already smoldering rivalry between the two fighters. In the buildup to the fight, both fighters were not shy to talk a little trash to sell the event more.

However, the Ukrainian felt that Haney’s shove was a sign of weakness also claiming that the undefeated boxer had no power. Lomachenko further stated, “he’s scared.”

This was not all as the forceful shove by Haney at the weigh-ins elicited mixed reactions from fans and pundits. Moreover, they also voiced their opinions on speculating on the impact this incident would have on the fight’s dynamics.

Fans react as Devin Haney shoves Vasyl Lomacenko at the weigh-ins

A user claimed that Haney was only trying to sell this fight and added that it was only set to do 150,000 buys. “He just trying to sell the fight and they still only going to do 150k PPV buy at best,” he wrote. Another user named Mr. Capone justified Haney’s reason for shoving his opponent. “Gotta hype the fight good good fight,” he wrote.

Moreover, a user named Josue Delgado thought that this was good for the 24-year-old. According to him, Lomachenko has often been treated like an unbeatable figure and Haney was quick to humble him. “Good for Devin, everyone always approached and fight loma like hes some untouchable god,” he wrote.

However, a user named Lito claimed that he wanted ‘The Matrix’ to win following this altercation. “Now I hope Loma wins,” he wrote. A user named Lil Dee suggested that Haney might be mimicking Davis to get more hype for the fight. “He trying to pull a @gervontaa move to get them ppv numbers up,” he wrote.

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Haney’s aggressive shove at Lomachenko during their final face-off has undeniably increased the anticipation surrounding their title fight. The ‘bad blood’ between the two fighters has reached new heights, creating a charged atmosphere for their clash. Moreover, as fight night approaches, fans eagerly await the opportunity to witness the culmination of this intense rivalry and determine who will emerge as the undisputed lightweight champion. What are your predictions for this fight? Tell us in the comments below.

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