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Vasiliy Lomachenko, the renowned Ukrainian boxer and former three-division world champion, has announced his retirement at age 37, ending a distinguished career marked by an exceptional amateur record and notable professional victories, including unifying titles and overcoming top contenders. His last fight was an 11th-round TKO of George Kambosos Jr., and he expressed gratitude for his journey and supporters.
Devin Haney retained the undisputed lightweight championship with a unanimous decision over former champ Vasiliy Lomachenko, but the court of public opinion seemed to favor the Ukrainian southpaw. Many boxers, including Shakur Stevenson and Terence Crawford, thought Lomachenko clearly won the fight. However, the official judges gave the edge to Haney.
Oscar De La Hoya, the Hall of Fame fighter and head of Golden Boy Promotions, believes that Vasiliy Lomachenko deserved to win over Devin Haney with a margin of eight rounds to four. All three judges had it for Haney, with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113. De La Hoya agrees with Lomachenko's manager, Egis Klimas, that they should file a protest with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. However, De La Hoya thinks Lomachenko is better off "moving on" and not even having a rematch.
Vasiliy Lomachenko believes he won the fight against Devin Haney, despite the judges' decision. He controlled the fight and was surprised by the outcome. Lomachenko was emotional after the fight, thinking of his son. Haney invested in body shots, which he believed won him the fight. Both fighters were confident going into the decision, but Lomachenko was convinced he won.
Devin Haney won a decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko in a highly technical back-and-forth fight that ended in controversy due to the majority of viewers seeing the fight go the opposite way to the judges. Haney's jab was almost a non-factor, and he had to adjust by using his solid straight right to the body and his frame and shoulder as an obstructing move. Lomachenko's own jab was busier and a more direct part of his offensive game. Haney's win gives him all the belts, and he can pretty much pick whoever he wants in a strong division. Lomachenko's future is uncertain, but he may move back down to 130lbs to unify there.
After a close and competitive fight, Devin Haney defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko for the undisputed lightweight championship. Lomachenko's team expressed a desire to challenge the decision, but a successful appeal is unlikely. Haney is not interested in a rematch and is eyeing potential fights with Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson. Haney may also move up in weight to the junior welterweight division, where Josh Taylor recently vacated his belts. Lomachenko may also move down to 130 or pursue fights with Davis and Stevenson.
Devin Haney retained his undisputed 135-pound championship in a close, but unanimous decision against Vasiliy Lomachenko at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Haney survived a vintage performance from his 35-year-old opponent, who rallied in the second half of the fight. Haney landed the cleaner punches, particularly those to Lomachenko's body, and won the decisive 12th round on all three cards. The victory could set up a massive showdown with either Gervonta Davis or Shakur Stevenson, if Haney decides to stay at 135 pounds.
Top Rank boss Bob Arum was caught on a recording telling Vasiliy Lomachenko and his manager that they "easily" won the fight against Devin Haney, despite Haney retaining his undisputed lightweight world title in a unanimous decision victory at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight was difficult to score, with both boxers having pockets of dominance, but most analysts and fans had it closer than the judges' scores. Haney may now face Shakur Stevenson in his next fight.
Devin Haney retained his titles in a controversial decision against Vasiliy Lomachenko, with all three judges scoring the fight in Haney's favor despite Lomachenko dominating the latter rounds and outpunching Haney. Lomachenko's camp plans to appeal the decision, calling it "the biggest robbery in the daylight." Haney is now a free agent and has options to stay at 135 pounds for a highly anticipated match against Shakur Stevenson or move to junior welterweight.
Devin Haney won a unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko in a thrilling lightweight title bout, but the result was disputed by some fans. Lomachenko put on a gutsy and brilliant performance, fighting two divisions higher than his natural weight and landing more meaningful power punches in the second half. Haney made the fight's first big adjustment by slowing Lomachenko down to the body, but faded in the second half. The fight was a technical showcase of two pound-for-pound elites and a legitimately great fight at the same time. The best matchups in boxing are between 135 and 140 pounds.
Devin Haney won a unanimous decision against Vasiliy Lomachenko to retain his titles in a close and tough fight for the undisputed lightweight championship. However, the scoring was controversial, with Lomachenko and his manager protesting the decision. Despite the controversy, Haney proved he's an elite, high-level lightweight and may consider fights at 140 pounds.
Devin Haney won a unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko in a lively fight, but many were skeptical of the judges' scoring. Former super featherweight star Shakur Stevenson, who was at the fight, strongly disagreed with the result and believed Lomachenko should be the undisputed champion. Lomachenko's manager also expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, calling for justice. Many notable names in the boxing world also criticized the scoring on social media.
Devin Haney retained the undisputed lightweight championship by defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko in a closely contested battle at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Haney won by unanimous decision with judges scoring it 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113, but some fans and experts saw the fight differently.
Devin Haney retained his undisputed lightweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko in a fast-paced fight before a sold-out crowd at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Haney was able to control the first half of the fight with his excellent body work and one of boxing's best jabs, prevailing by scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113. Lomachenko closed the fight strong with his trademark flurries from uncanny angles, leading to boisterous boos after the verdict was rendered.
Devin Haney retained the undisputed lightweight championship by defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko in a closely contested battle at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Haney won by unanimous decision with judges scoring it 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113, but some fans and experts saw the fight differently.