Haney narrowly retains undisputed title by unanimous decision

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 20: Devin Haney (L) and Vasiliy Lomachenko (R) exchange punches during their Undisputed lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on May 20, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)

Boxing’s stacked lightweight division gave the world another classic fight Saturday with Devin Haney coming out on top of a closely contested battle with Vasiliy Lomachenko. Haney retained the undisputed lightweight championship though fans in attendance saw the fight differently.

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Haney heard the boos at the MGM Grand Garden Arena after his unanimous decision victory over Lomachenko was announced. Judges scored it 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 for the still undefeated Haney. Yahoo Sports’ Kevin Iole scored it 116-112 for Lomachenko.

Here’s how the fight unfolded:

Devin Haney-Vasiliy Lomachenko live updates

Devin Haney-Vasiliy Lomachenko main card results

• Lightweight: Devin Haney def. Vasiliy Lomachenko by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)
• Super bantamweight: Oscar Valdez def. Adam Lopez by unanimous decision (98-92, 98-91, 97-93)
• Lightweight: Raymond Muratalla def. Jeremia Nakathila by TKO at 2:40 of R2

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