Saturday Might 20, 2023 we’ve got one other massive battle on the boxing docket. This time the battle will decide 135 lb. supremacy. Standing on one aspect you could have former pound-for-pound king Vasily Lomachenko (17-2, 11KO’s), throughout from him you could have the undisputed light-weight champion Devin “The Dream” Haney (29-0, 15KO’s).
Lomachenko was final in motion in October of 2022 selecting up a unanimous determination win over Jamaine Ortiz. Though he was victorious, he didn’t appear to be the fighter as soon as dubbed “No Mas Chenko”. Some leeway could be given nevertheless, as he did step away from the ring to battle for his residence nation of Ukraine within the battle towards Russia. Haney himself was additionally final in motion final October the place he gained a lopsided unanimous determination towards George Kambosos Jr. in a rematch for the undisputed light-weight crown.
this battle, I can not get a picture out of my head. When Devin Haney entered the ring after Lomachenko defeated Ortiz, I used to be shocked at simply how a lot greater Devin Haney was. The peak and weight benefit was clear as day. Of the 2 fighters, I do really feel Lomachenko because the extra expert, however Devin is not any slouch in that regard. He has a terrific jab, he has elite velocity, and excellent protection. Did I point out how a lot greater he can be on battle evening? To win on Saturday, Loma goes to have to begin quick to make Devin uncomfortable, which can permit him to make the most of his angles, and make use of his onslaught offense he’s well-known for. Whereas Devin doesn’t possess one punch KO energy, I consider his jab, dimension, and velocity can be sufficient to maintain the a lot smaller Lomachekno at bay.
My Choose: Devin “The Dream: Haney by UD