Gervonta Davis Vs. Devin Haney Will “by no means Occur” Says Lomachenko

By Craig Daly: Vasyl Lomachenko thinks that Devin Haney will swerve Gervonta Davis and shoot as much as 140 to take simple fights. Loma believes Haney is nonetheless shaken from their struggle and has misplaced his need to chase the large legacy-defining fights.

It’s tough to think about Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) passing up a mega-bout in opposition to the unbeaten WBA ‘common’ light-weight champ, particularly given how a lot warmth he’s taken from followers since his Could twentieth victory over Lomachenko.

What makes some consider that Haney doesn’t need the Tank Davis struggle is how he referred to as out WBC 140-lb champion Regis Prograis final week. That motion by Haney confirmed that Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) is the one in his crosshairs, not Tank Davis.

It’ll by no means occur as a result of now he [Haney] understands his stage. Now I believe he’ll go as much as 140lbs and struggle simply common boxers,” stated Lomachenko to ESNEWS when requested if Haney would struggle Gervonta Davis.

Whether or not that’s, concern conduct or a transfer initiated for different causes is unknown. Taking a look at how drained Haney appeared throughout his struggle with Lomachenko, it is smart for him to go all in along with his transfer to 140.

Boxing followers will respect Haney and overlook about his controversial win over Lomachenko if he takes on Prograis as a result of that fighter is considered as the most effective at 140.

If Loma is true concerning the perception that Haney acknowledges that he’s not proficient sufficient to beat the upper-level fighters, that might make it extra doubtless he’ll take the match in opposition to Gervonta subsequent whereas he’s nonetheless in possession of his undisputed championship.

Holding these belts means cash for Haney, and if he loses them, he’ll be belt-less and no totally different than some other contender at 135 or 140.

“Loma received that struggle, however you realize Devin, he’s not a decide; he didn’t make that call,” stated Floyd Schofield to Fighthype.

“Like I stated, folks bought totally different opinions. I’ve seen stuff anyone else didn’t see and thought Devon received a struggle. So it’s all about all people’s opinions simply floating round.

“It was a extremely technical back-and-forth struggle. I can’t lie. So there may need been pictures I’ve seen, and it may need been shot anyone else seen. However Me personally, I gave it to Lomachenko. My dad gave it 9-3 Lomachenko, although.

“If that’s the case, then yeah, as a result of it’s all about ending the struggle. I essentially didn’t say that. I didn’t suppose that Devin began out sturdy, however I believe Devin bought the sooner rounds as a result of his punches had been extra clear.

“Loma bought one and three. He [Haney] bought two and 4. Every thing,” stated Schofield when requested if he noticed something in Haney that he may capitalize on.

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