Most of the boxing world questioned victory Devina Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) over Vasily Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs), including Shakur Stevenson and Ryan Garcia. Recall that after the final gong, Tim Cheatham and David Sutherland counted 115-113, and Dave Moretti 116:112 - all in favor of the American. Thus, Haney defended four lightweight championship belts.
“I cannot understand this. Such verdicts simply harm boxing. Lomachenko should have been declared the winner. He landed cleaner punches and finished the fight strong,” KingRy wrote shortly after the verdict was announced.
“Lomachenko was robbed, the judges stripped him of four championship belts. He won that fight and now Lomachenko should be the undisputed lightweight champion. He was better and should have won,” said Shakur Stevenson, a former world featherweight and super featherweight champion who recently moved up to lightweight and demands a fight with Haney.
“I want to fight Haney. He's not on my level and I'm going to show it. He was supposed to lose today,” Stevenson added.
Regis Prograis (WBC super lightweight world champion): "Lomachenko won."
Keyshawn Davis (Olympic silver medalist from Tokyo): "Boxing is a business... Sorry, Vasily."
Caleb Truex (former IBF super middleweight champion): "It's not stealing. The rounds were close and they could be given in any direction. Although it seemed to me that Lomachenko was a little better. Great fight."
Claressa Shields (two-division champion): “That was the best display of skill I have ever seen in 12 rounds of boxing. For me, Haney won, but it was a great fight. Lomachenko proved that age is just a number.”
Sergio Mora (former WBC light middleweight champion): “Amazing boxing show. Tactics, intelligence and excellent skill of both boxers... But for me, Lomachenko won."
Enzo Maccarinelli (former cruiserweight champion): "7-5 in favor of Lomachenko, but if someone saw Haney win, I won't argue, this is one of those fights where victory can be given in any direction."
Julian Williams (former super middleweight champion): "Great fight, a draw for me, or a small victory for Haney."
Kevin Cunningham (former coach of Corey Spinks, Devon Alexander and David Diaz): "I think Haney was able to use his strengths here. Lomachenko is one of the best regardless of weight class, Devin's big win."
Oscar De La Hoya: Lomachenko won. If someone says otherwise, then they don't know shit about boxing."
Terence Crawford: “I was rooting for Devin, but I was surprised when he was declared the winner. And a score of 116-112 is crazy.”
Yordenis Ugas (former WBA welterweight champion): “Vasily, you are a sports legend. Thanks for the great performance today. Glory to Ukraine!"
