Haney vs Lomachenko LIVE: Result as title fight ends with narrow decision
Re-live updates from the undisputed-title fight in Las Vegas
Devin Haney remained unbeaten and undisputed with a narrow points win over Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday.
The American, 24, entered Las Vegas with an undefeated record of 29-0, and he improved that tally by edging out Lomachenko 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 on the judges’ scorecards, retaining his lightweight titles in the process.
For Lomachenko, who was the smaller, older fighter at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the only adjective that mattered was ‘undisputed’ – a status that has eluded the Ukrainian throughout a storied career. Lomachenko, 35, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and has held world titles at featherweight, super-featherweight, and unified gold at lightweight. Yet he has never been undisputed, and Haney denied the veteran that accolade on Saturday (20 May), narrowly outpointing “Loma”.
A highly-competitive fight featured numerous rounds that were almost too close to call, though Haney was favouring an effective right hook to the body in the first half of the bout. Meanwhile, Lomachenko could not muster the same power but was intermittently stinging the “Dream” with flurries of short, straight punches, with his jab also piercing Haney’s defence. Lomachenko seemed to secure the clearest rounds – the 10th and 11th – but could not quite take the final frame, which all three judges scored in favour of Haney, preventing a majority draw.
Re-live updates from the fight, below. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Devin Haney def. Vasilliy Lomachenko via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113).
Haney is ecstatic; Lomachenko looks devastated.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 12
Final round! This could be anyone’s fight.
Loma marches forward. Cross to the body.
Hard body shot by Haney. A flurry of shots from Loma.
We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards. Who knows how this one will go down???
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 11
Haney looks a bit concerned in his corner. He’s warned by the referee for punches to the back of Loma’s head in the clinch.
Loma with a nice combination in the corner! He steps in with a one-two shortly thereafter.
Loma snaps back the head of Haney! He’s starting to build some real momentum here!
He’s right in Haney’s face and landing at will. Loma is the older, smaller fighter, but he’s bullying Haney.
Loma with a left hook to the body then a right hand up top!
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 10
These final few rounds could be decisive.
Haney looks to be bleeding from the mouth. OH! Now Loma hurts him with a rapid left!
That’s perhaps the standout moment of the fight so far!
Loma blocks a one-two and comes back with a jab. A cross gets through for him.
Haney with a right hook to the body.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 9
This fight is flying by.
Wicked counter shot by Haney as he’s backed up to the ropes! Loma with a vicious cross, though!
More body shots from Haney, just as he was starting to look tired.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 8
Lomachenko hits the canvas, but it’s only the result of a slip.
Haney steps in with jabs then slings a right hook into the ribs of Loma.
Clean jab by Loma. A cross is on point for Loma, who blocks a hook thereafter.
One-two by Haney late in the round.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 7
Loma with a great left hand! He backs up Haney.
Haney retaliates with yet another right hook to the body. Now he goes up top with it.
Loma tries to keep the pace high with short shots, but he’s tagged hard by a left hook when he’s expecting a jab!
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 6
Haney catches Loma with a left hook to the body as the Ukrainian looks to step out of the pocket.
Lots of activity upstairs from Loma. Both men land solid shots in an intense spell.
Haney is still finding success with that right hook to the body.
Left uppercut to the head by Haney! Great shot. Piercing jab now.
They may be even through six rounds.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Round 5
These rounds are very close. Max Kellerman has Haney up by three rounds to one; Indy Sport has it the other way.
Lots of forward pressure by Lomachenko, who lands a series of left crosses.
The jab is also scoring for the Ukrainian right now. Both men target the body in close.
Haney with a good, short right hook to the head. He ends the round strong.
Another tricky one to score.
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