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Devin Haney showcased a stellar performance against George Kambosos Jr. on June 5, 2022. Moreover, Haney became the first person after Pernell Whittaker to hold the undisputed lightweight title.
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👑 CROWN' EM 👑@RealDevinHaney is your new Undisputed Champ! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/UofzSLT3Z8
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) June 5, 2022
Haney and Kambosos battled it out at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. After his spectacular performance, all the judges scored in favor of Haney, making him the winner by decision.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Devin Haney trains during the Devin Haney Media Workout at Rathbone Boxing Club on September 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)
In victory, he retained his WBC lightweight title.
Additionally, he also won the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles.
Who will Devin Haney fight next?
Right after the bout, Devin Haney gave a hint about a possible rematch.
Will they run it back? 👀@RealDevinHaney | @GeorgeKambosos | #KambososHaney pic.twitter.com/doQY5vQrfb
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) June 5, 2022
In the post-fight interview, Haney was asked about a possible rematch with Kambosos. In response, he said, “Of course, I’m not ducking or dashing nobody.”
However, he also added that he is open to ‘fight anybody’.
Congrats to Haney… but it’s was definitely just a bland fight, Anyways I’ll just say, you know who I want after Fortuna!!! 🥊 Let them have their rematch lol. Absolutely “nyquil” type of performance.
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 5, 2022
Meanwhile, lightweight contender Ryan Garcia also expressed his desire to fight Haney. In fact, while congratulating Haney for the win, he mentioned he would like to face Haney after his fight against Javier Fortuna.
“He knows my size advantage, my speed, my ring IQ. … We’ve sparred before, so he knows what I bring to the table.”@RealDevinHaney told @StephenASmith he'd have the upper hand over @Gervontaa 👀 #KambososHaney pic.twitter.com/EknA0yQICJ
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) June 1, 2022
Previously, Haney had also expressed his desire to fight Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. But, he also mentioned that Davis has been ducking him as he has not faced anyone of ‘The Dream’s caliber.
Haney was in conversation with Stephen A Smith of ESPN Ringside. In conversation, he gave emphasis on the fact that he has previously sparred with Davis. Moreover, he stated Davis’ knowledge of his speed, power, and skill as reasons for avoiding a fight with him.
What’s next for George Kambosos Jr.?
George Kambosos Jr. also expressed his desire for a possible rematch with Haney.
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Speaking in the post-fight interview, Kambosos said that the loss is certain to make him hungry for more. And he also added that he is sure that Haney would give him the opportunity as champion to reclaim the titles.
Moreover, Kambosos had mentioned that he is open to a fight with Vasily Lomachenko. Additionally, he is also open to a rematch with Teofimo Lopez.
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