
Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko fight prediction, odds, undercard, start time, preview, expert picks
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Haney puts his undisputed lightweight crown on the line against the former unified champion in Las Vegas
A young, rising star clashes with one of the greats of the previous generation on Saturday when Devin Haney defends his status as undisputed lightweight champion against former unified champion Vasiliy Lomachenko. Years in the making, the fight is a classic crossroads clash that represents different things for both men. Devin Haney (c) -280 Vasiliy Lomachenko +230 Undisputed lightweight title Junto Nakatani -440 Andrew Moloney +340 Vacant WBO super flyweight title Raymond Muratalla -220 Jeremia Nakathila +180 Lightweight
For Lomachenko, who has held world titles in three different weight classes since turning professional after a storied amateur career, the fight is his first -- and likely only -- chance to achieve his dream of becoming undisputed champion. At 35 years old and fighting two weight classes higher than what would be considered his ideal weight, the clock is ticking toward the end of his career.
Haney, meanwhile, has emerged from a chaotic lightweight mix as the man with all four world championships. However, he did so without defeating any of the men viewed as his peers at the top of the division. The fight with Lomachenko is an opportunity for Haney to further legitimize his status and continue rising up boxing's pound-for-pound rankings.