Haney vs Lomachenko LIVE: Result as title fight ends with narrow decision
Re-live updates from the undisputed-title fight in Las Vegas
Devin Haney remained unbeaten and undisputed with a narrow points win over Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday.
The American, 24, entered Las Vegas with an undefeated record of 29-0, and he improved that tally by edging out Lomachenko 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 on the judges’ scorecards, retaining his lightweight titles in the process.
For Lomachenko, who was the smaller, older fighter at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the only adjective that mattered was ‘undisputed’ – a status that has eluded the Ukrainian throughout a storied career. Lomachenko, 35, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and has held world titles at featherweight, super-featherweight, and unified gold at lightweight. Yet he has never been undisputed, and Haney denied the veteran that accolade on Saturday (20 May), narrowly outpointing “Loma”.
A highly-competitive fight featured numerous rounds that were almost too close to call, though Haney was favouring an effective right hook to the body in the first half of the bout. Meanwhile, Lomachenko could not muster the same power but was intermittently stinging the “Dream” with flurries of short, straight punches, with his jab also piercing Haney’s defence. Lomachenko seemed to secure the clearest rounds – the 10th and 11th – but could not quite take the final frame, which all three judges scored in favour of Haney, preventing a majority draw.
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Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Haney vs Lomachenko will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this evening.
The main card is due to begin at 1am BST on Sunday 21 May (5pm PT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET), with ring walks for the main event expected at approximately 4am BST (8pm PT, 10pm CT, 11pm ET).
We’ll have live updates from the main event.
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All you need to know about the undisputed-title fight in Las Vegas
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE
Devin Haney defends his undisputed lightweight titles against Vasiliy Lomachenko tonight, in a blockbuster bout in Las Vegas.
Haney, 24, enters the main event unbeaten, having achieved undisputed status with a points win over George Kambosos Jr in the Australian’s backyard in June, before repeating the result in October – once again in Melbourne – to retain the belts.
Now, the American (29-0, 15 knockouts) defends the gold against Lomachenko, one of the finest fighters of this generation.
The Ukrainian (17-0, 11 KOs) is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a former multiple-weight world champion. But, at 35, is Lomachenko making his last stand? Is the southpaw a fading force or is he capable of another world title run?
Let’s find out.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Later on, we’ll have live updates from another undisputed-title fight: Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko.
You can follow that fight live on this page, or right here.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Katie Taylor beaten by Chantelle Cameron on Irish homecoming
Taylor suffered the first loss of her professional career, as she was outpointed by the undisputed super-lightweight champion in Dublin
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Again Taylor mentions the rematch, and her promoter Eddie Hearn enters the ring and brings up the rematch clause.
He says they’ll do the rematch in Dublin in autumn.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Cameron admits that she was “petrified” when the judges’ scorecards were read aloud.
Taylor is gracious in defeat and says, “I look forward to the rematch,” with a grin.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Chantelle Cameron def. Katie Taylor via majority decision (96-94, 96-94, 95-95).
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Round 10
A wild start to this final round! Both women are in a tear-up in close.
Cameron is landing the cleaner shots now as the pace slows briefly.
Taylor with a couple of hard hooks! Remarkable speed from Taylor with straight shots, too.
“Katie”, chants the crowd. Taylor with a few brilliant rights just before the bell!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE
Round 9
Cameron tags Taylor with a left hook but is caught while closing range.
The fighters grapple each other. Messy exchanges follow, but Taylor seems to just about get the better of them.
Cameron goes to work on the body of Taylor, who is backed up against the ropes.
Taylor with a body hook then a trio of straight shots upstairs.
Nice uppercut from Cameron in close. Another scrappy exchange ensues.
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