Devin Haney (29-0) defends his 5 light-weight titles (IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring) towards Vasily Lomachenko (17-2) this Saturday. Oddsmakers count on Haney to go undefeated, however we really feel the Ukrainian boxer might be an upset.
| cash line | odds |
|---|---|
| Devin Haney | -260 |
| Vasily Lomachenko | +200 |
When, the place and the way will you watch?
- place: MGM Grand Backyard Area, Las Vegas, Nevada
- date: Saturday, Might 20, 2023
- time: ~10:00 PM ET
- Viewing methodology: ESPN+
Why Devin Haney is a favourite for Saturday’s recreation
Devin Haney is a 24-year-old American boxer who began his skilled profession in 2015. Two years later, he received his first main his title (WBC Youth) and it was his 2019 that his skilled profession actually took off. In 2022, he defeated George Kambosos Jr. to grow to be the undisputed youngest champion ever.
That very same 12 months, he defended the title towards the identical opponent. In each instances he did it by unanimous determination. In reality, every of his final six bouts lasted 12 rounds. Nevertheless, his final win was towards Antonio Moran in 2019, although he has extra wins by KO/TKO.
Clearly, his boxing abilities have developed over time, making him one of the tactical boxers within the light-weight division in 2023. In reality, some consider that the one light-weight boxer with the next fight IQ is his subsequent opponent Vasily Lomachenko.
Vasily Lomachenko able to throw an upset
Nobody disputes that Devin Haney is a brilliant boxer, however we have seen him go mad a number of occasions. It hasn’t triggered him a lot hassle up to now, however it may harm Lomachenko. He had already tried to play some thoughts video games with Ukrainian fighters, however Roma didn’t reply.
This man has much more expertise than Haney, so it should not come as a shock. Roma is a 35-year-old veteran with knowledgeable document of 17-2 (each undecided). Earlier than turning professional, he had a wonderful novice profession, together with his document of 396 wins and 1 loss.
Like Haney, Roma can also be a tactical fighter with nice stamina. He’s additionally very quick with nice footwork and unimaginable head actions. This explains why nobody may knock this man out. Haney would not do this both. However can Roma beat him?
Devin Haney vs Vasily Lomachenko Prediction
Devin Haney is a minimum of nearly as good or higher than Vasily Lomachenko when it comes to athleticism and boxing abilities. However the Ukrainian has rather more expertise than the reigning champion. We expect Roma can beat him on Saturday and win in any case 12 rounds.
choose: Vasily Lomachenko wins
