Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney protects their titles against Vasily Lomachenko in a blockbuster match this weekend.
American Haney unified against George Kambosos Jr last June Before returning to the backyard of Kambosos in Australia’s home country To defend the titles in a rematch in October.
In both cases, the undefeated Haney, just 24 years old, clinically outpaced his previously undefeated rival, who had three titles from Teofimo Lopez in 2021.
Prior to that, Lopez handed Lomachenko a staggering points loss to become the combined champion in 2020, but the Ukrainian responded with three wins in a row to set this fight against Haney in Las Vegas.
At 35, Lomachenko, who has won world titles in multiple weight classes, may be running out of time to recapture his gold. It was as impressive as the career of the two-time Olympic gold medalist.Haney faces a tough test. Here is everything you need to know.
When?
The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 20.
Mainboard kicks off at 01:00 BST (17:00 PT, 7:00 pm CT, 8:00 pm ET) on Sunday, May 21, and ring marches for the main event begin at approximately 4:00 pm BST (20:00 pm PT, 10:00 pm ET). :00 CT, 23:00 ET) is expected.
How can I watch?
In the UK, the event will be streamed live on Sky Sports, as well as on the broadcaster’s website and the Sky Go app.
In the US, ESPN+ will broadcast the fights live on a pay-per-view basis.
Odds
Vasiliy Lomachenko has won three games in a row since his surprise defeat to Teofimo Lopez.
(AP)
Haney – 2/5
Lomachenko – 21/10
Draw – 12/1
Full card (subject to change)
Devin Haney (current) – Vasiliy Lomachenko (IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight titles)
Juno Nakatani vs Andrew Maloney (vacant WBO superweight title)
Raymond Muratalla vs Jeremia Nakathila (lightweight)
Oscar Valdez vs Adam Lopez (super featherweight)
Floyd Diaz vs Luis Saavedra (super bantamweight)
Nico Ali Walsh vs Danny Rosenberger (middleweight)
Abdullah Mason vs Desmond Lyons (lightweight)
Amari Jones vs Pachino Hill (middleweight)
Emiliano Vargas vs Rafael Jasso (lightweight)
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