Lomachenko feels he beat Haney, unsure which direction to take
By Daddy: Vasyl Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs) feels he did sufficient to have been given the victory over undisputed light-weight champion Devin Haney (30-0, 15 KOs), however discovered himself on the receiving finish of a controversial 12 spherical unanimous resolution on Saturday evening in Las Vegas on the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment.
Lomachenko took the battle highway after the battle, refusing to say he was robbed, however he did say that the boxing followers witnessed what transpired contained in the ring in his bout towards Haney. They will choose for themselves.
Within the eyes of the folks at ringside and on social media, Lomachenko did sufficient to win. The judges, nevertheless, gave the win to Haney by the scores 115-113, 115-113, and 116-112.
When requested about his ideas on Haney’s abilities and expertise, Lomchenko says he’s not a pound-for-pound fighter. Haney has been calling himself that and stated that victory over Lomaachenko would earn him that distinction.
Bernardo Osuna: “What did you concentrate on tonight’s outcomes? Do you’re feeling you deserve to be undisputed champion tonight?” stated Osuna to Prime Rank Boxing at ESPN.
Vasily Lomachenko: “I don’t need to discuss this. All folks noticed what occurred at this time.”
Osuna: “We talked in regards to the dimension. We talked in regards to the age. What was it tonight that made you look the way in which you probably did? What fueled your hearth?”
Lomachenko: “I confirmed that I could be in boxing. I’m in good condition, and I see you subsequent time.”
Osuna: “Do you imagine your dream of being undisputed was stolen from you final evening?”
Lomachenko: “I can’t discuss this proper now. It’s not a cushty second for me.”
Osuna: “How good is Devin Haney? You’ve been in with one of the best. How good is Devin Haney?”
Lomachenko: “All the things was within the guidelines. It was clear.”
Osuna: “However when it comes to his abilities. His jab, his size. What did you consider Devin Haney as a boxer tonight?”
Lomachenko: “Earlier than, I believed he could be higher. However proper now, I feel he’s a prime fighter, he’s fighter, however he’s not a pound-for-pound fighter.”
Osuna: “Lastly, the long run for you. 135, the place you’re smaller or 130. What’s subsequent for you since you’re one of many dominant 130-pounders ever?”
Lomachenko: “Proper now, I would like to come again residence and help my Ukrainian orthodox church.”