Haney beats Lomachenko to retain lightweight titles

American Haney won by unanimous decision - 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 - despite landing 110 punches to Ukraine's Lomachenko 124.

In Summary

• Haney, 24, is unbeaten in 30 fights, which includes 15 knockouts.

• He became boxing's youngest undisputed champion when he beat Australia's George Kambosos last year.

by BBC NEWS None
Boxing
21 May 2023 - 11:54
Devin Haney (left) holds the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO belts
Devin Haney (left) holds the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO belts

Undisputed world lightweight champion Devin Haney retained his titles by beating Vasiliy Lomachenko on points.

American Haney won by unanimous decision - 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 - despite landing 110 punches to Ukraine's Lomachenko 124 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Haney, 24, is unbeaten in 30 fights, which includes 15 knockouts.

He became boxing's youngest undisputed champion when he beat Australia's George Kambosos last year.

He is also the first fighter to hold all four belts in the lightweight division.

Haney secures undisputed title with a unanimous win over Kambosos

"This is a dream come true," said Haney, who took his record to 28-0.
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