LAS VEGAS — Devin Haney retained his undisputed lightweight championship with a unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday in a fast-paced fight before a sold-out crowd at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Haney (30-0, 15 KOs), who controlled the first half of the fight with his excellent body work and one of boxing’s best jabs, prevailed by scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113. However, Lomachenko closed the fight strong with his trademark flurries from uncanny angles, leading to boisterous boos after the verdict was rendered.
Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs) has accomplished so much in his illustrious career: two Olympic gold medals, titles in three divisions and recognition as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But he never achieved his long-held dream of capturing an undisputed championship and seemed to indicate that he…
