KNOWLED DECISION HANEY-LOMACHENKO: Two years later, still plunder in the eyes of boxing fans

Two years ago, on May 20, 2023, Devin Haney won a controversial unanimous decision on Vasily Lomachenka. The victory for a much bigger look Haney angered many fans, who mostly saw her in favor of Lomachenka. Few fans respected this result.

The judges were achieved by 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113. Many thought Haney didn’t deserve a victory, but he got it because of his youth and a long career ahead. I watched the fight and had 9-3 for Lomachenko. Referees seemed to be more impressed with Haney’s stings, neglecting the combined punching breaking throughout the competition.

Challenged Haney victory

• The size of the size: Devin looked massive compared to Lomachenk during the fight, appearing two divisions larger. This is not surprising because Haney looked exhausted and starving in the weigh -in appearance. Fans looked at him as a bully. He allegedly rehydrated at 160 pounds and looked like medium weight inside the ring. His decision to campaign at 135, instead of in Welterweight, where he probably was to fight, was widely criticized. Lomachenko was supposed to stay at 126, where he was in order. Haney was supposed to dominate his unjust advantage of size, but he opposed him a better technically talented Lomachenko all night. Interestingly, Haney waited until 2025 to finally move to Welterweight, where he had to fight for years.
• The outcome of the robbery: The fans did not agree with the results of the fight and considered the judges in Las Vegas donated to the inhabitant Nevada, Devin’s decision. Judge Davea Moretti 8-4 The result in favor of Haney has been angry with many people.
• Lomachenk’s work neglected: It seemed to be effectively hitting Lomachenko in the fight with three judges, who seemed to have adjusted what he had done. The breakage threw out Haney in each circle, but the officers did not recognize his work.

Despite the victory, Haney received any merit from fans or media for controversy. His victory was strengthened and he came out of the fight as someone who was thought to have received preferential treatment. Some fans believe boxing sought a replacement for Floyd Mayweather Jr. -And, so Devin would be protected to create a false star.

Picking statistics tell the story

– Devin Haney: connected 110 of 405 kicks for 27% connection
– Vasiliy Lomachenko: Related 124 of 564 kicks for 22%