Absolute World Lightweight Champion Devin Haney commented on the incident at the weigh-in ceremony before the fight against Vasily Lomachenkowhen he pushed his opponent.
“The thing is, the time has finally come. The wait was long - four years. I always dreamed of having a battle of looks with him. We have set in motion, and now the time has finally come. This was just the beginning. Did you see how easily I pushed him? He is smaller than me, and I will impose my will on him.
For me, this is a fight for legacy. This is my dream to be here. I am grateful to Allah for all this. I have wanted this fight for a long time, and here it is. I can't wait to show how great Devin Haney is. This is a fight that will showcase my greatness,” said Haney in an interview with the YouTube channel Top Rank Boxing.
Recall that the fight between Lomachenko and Haney will take place on the morning of May 21, Kyiv time, in Las Vegas.
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