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BoxingDevin Haney, Regis Prograis reach agreement for massive light welterweight title bout

After a lot of back-and-forth, Devin Haney has finally decided his next career move. On Friday, it was reported that the current undisputed world lightweight champion has declined to defend his title against his mandatory challenger, Shakur Stevenson, in favor of a move up to junior welterweight to battle WBC champ Regis Progais in what […]

BoxingDevin Haney sends Zendaya jab at Tom Holland after Vasiliy Lomachenko fight comments

Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney decided to poke some fun at Tom Holland. Haney is coming off a razor-thin unanimous decision win over Vasiliy Lomachenko in their lightweight title fight back in May. However, many in the combat sports world — as well as those who were in attendance in Las Vegas — felt Lomachenko […]

Boxing'Stay away from that brother': Devin Haney warned by Stephen A. Smith about boxing threat

There’s one boxer Devin Haney should avoid at all costs according to ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. Haney remains the undisputed lightweight champion following his close unanimous decision win over Vasiliy Lomachenko in May. The target still remains on his back, though, as Shakur Stevenson — now his WBC mandatory — appeared to be next […]

BoxingDevin Haney given deadline for next career move as Shakur Stevenson named WBC mandatory

Devin Haney has until Friday to decide what his next career move will be. The unified lightweight champion is coming off a razor-thin unanimous decision win over Vasiliy Lomachenko back in May. He was expected to face one of either Shakur Stevenson or Gervonta Davis next. However, there has also been talk of him vacating […]

BoxingDevin Haney's next fight gets major update from Eddie Hearn

Devin Haney’s next fight is close to being official. The unified lightweight champion most recently defended his titles after a razor-thin unanimous decision win over former champion Vasiliy Lomachenko in May. It was an extremely close fight with many in the boxing world believing Lomachenko did enough to win the contest. It also led to […]

BoxingShakur Stevenson explains why he turned down Devin Haney's bonkers offer for fight

Shakur Stevenson has received a fight offer for the undisputed lightweight championship versus Devin Haney. But he said his 25 percent purse is not enough to get him to accept. Via his Twitter: “I don’t think I’m the A side I just know my worth and 25 percent ain’t it,” Stevenson said, “and I didn’t […]

BoxingVasiliy Lomachenko criticized by Roy Jones Jr. for key mistake made in Devin Haney fight

Roy Jones Jr. believes Vasiliy Lomachenko made a fatal mistake that cost him in his fight with Devin Haney. Lomachenko challenged for Haney’s lightweight titles last month in an extremely close and competitive contest that saw the champion come out on top by points with the three judges scoring it 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113. It […]

Boxing'He called me': Eddie Hearn reveals who Devin Haney wants to fight next

Devin Haney has his next opponent in mind. Although the scorecards were controversial, Haney remains the undisputed lightweight champion following a razor-thin unanimous decision win over Vasiliy Lomachenko last month. He was expected to remain at lightweight to only face either Shakur Stevenson or Gervonta Davis next. However, that no longer seems to be the […]

BoxingFans react to surprising Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko pay-per-view buys

The lightweight title fight between Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko was one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the year — but mainly for the hardcore boxing fan. Haney just about edged Lomachenko to come away with the unanimous decision win and defend his lightweight titles. Despite how competitive the fight was, many observers felt […]

Boxing'Stop crying': Devin Haney drops NSFW rant directed at Vasiliy Lomachenko

Devin Haney has had enough of Vasiliy Lomachenko. Haney defended his lightweight titles against Lomachenko this past weekend in Las Vegas after winning a razor-thin unanimous decision. However, many felt Lomachenko was the deserving winner, including the Ukrainian and his team. “I don’t want to talk about the decision. All [the] people see what happened […]

BoxingDevin Haney's potential next opponent rips judges' decision after Vasiliy Lomachenko fight

Shakur Stevenson didn’t feel Devin Haney did enough to defeat Vasiliy Lomachenko. Haney outpointed Lomachenko with all three judges scoring their lightweight title fight in favor of the champion last night in Las Vegas — a result many felt should have gone the other way. Stevenson was no different as he was ringside and went […]

BoxingDevin Haney reveals how he beat 'toughest opponent' Vasyl Lomachenko

Devin Haney of the United States became the undisputed WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF Lightweight World Champion on Saturday when he defeated Boxing legend Vasyl Lomachenko in a unanimous decision. The fight was a technical back-and-forth affair that saw both fighters have their moments in the ring. Devin Haney started fast and controlled the first […]

BoxingVasiliy Lomachenko's manager calls out judges' 'robbery' after controversial loss to Devin Haney

It’s fair to say the Vasiliy Lomachenko camp was not happy with the Devin Haney decision last night. Haney earned the unanimous decision win in his lightweight title fight against Lomachenko in a very close and competitive fight that could have gone either way. However, many observers, including the resulting booing Las Vegas crowd, felt […]

BoxingDevin Haney viciously shoves Vasiliy Lomachenko ahead of lightweight title bout

Ahead of their lightweight title bout on Saturday, Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko went face to face at their pre-fight weigh-in on Friday morning in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, things got heated. Haney was seen mouthing off to the Ukrainian before giving him a vicious shove. The American ultimately left the stage shortly after. Take a […]

BettingDevin Haney vs. Vasyl Lomachenko Odds: Prediction, pick, how to watch boxing match — 5/20/2023

All eyes will be on Las Vegas Saturday night as the MGM Grand Garden Arena lays host to another boxing super-fight for the ages as we give you a prediction and pick for ESPN’s Top Rank Boxing Main Event. Boxing great and former Lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko will challenge one of the faces of boxing, WBA, WBO, […]

BoxingEddie Hearn drops bold take on boxing's super lightweight division

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes super lightweight will eventually become the premier division in the sport of boxing. As things stand, the lightweight division is stacked with a number of names including current unified champion Devin Haney, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Shakur Stevenson, Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia and Isaac Cruz just to name a few. We’ll […]

UFC'Look at Adesanya': Devin Haney drops Floyd Mayweather truth bomb on MMA vs. boxing undefeated records

Unified lightweight champion Devin Haney believes boxers should follow the example of MMA fighters like UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Haney defends his lightweight titles against former pound-for-pound great Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday in what is a pretty much a super fight between two of the best boxers in the world. Last month, Ryan Garcia […]

BoxingDevin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko: How are boxers predicting lightweight title mega clash?

This Saturday night sees a mega clash in the lightweight division as unified 135-pound champion Devin Haney defends his belt against former WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It’s a fight that’s been four years in the making as the wheels were first in […]

BoxingDevin Haney gets brutally honest on Vasiliy Lomachenko, wants to send him to retirement

Devin Haney does not like Vasiliy Lomachenko — plain and simple. On May 20 in Las Vegas, Haney defends his lightweight titles against the former champion and pound-for-pound great in a fight that was four years in the making. Back in August 2019, Lomachenko claimed the WBC title while retaining his WBA and WBO titles […]

BoxingTeofimo Lopez drops Devin Haney truth bomb ahead of Vasiliy Lomachenko title fight

As far as Teofimo Lopez is concerned, Devin Haney doesn’t have the dog in him to defeat Vasiliy Lomachenko. Haney defends his lightweight titles against Lomachenko May 20 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The American is slightly favored over the older Lomachenko as well. However, Lopez is picking the Ukrainian to come […]

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