Hearn names favorite in potential Lomachenko-Haney fight

Head of Matchroom Boxing Eddie Hearn commented on a possible duel between the former title holder in three divisions Vasily Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) and undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney (29-0, 15 KOs).

“I know it was a particularly close fight [between Lomachenko and Ortiz — approx.], it could be a combination of many things. He could be a little rusty in the ring, a little lacking in motivation in a fight like this. Perhaps he had 400 amateur fights, underwent surgery, got older. This could be a great time for Devin.

Now I make him a big favorite in this fight. I always believed that Devin could beat Lomachenko, but then he was a little underwhelmed, Loma was flying. Thanks to Devin's momentum, his size at this weight, his performance, I just make him a favourite. But great fighters turn it on. I expect a much better Lomachenko in the fight for the absolute, ”BoxingScene quotes Hearn.

Recall that on October 30, Lomachenko defeated Jemaine Ortiz by unanimous decision (115-113, 116-112, 117-111).