Devin Haney Vows To Prove He’s ‘The Best Fighter On The Planet’ Against Vasyl Lomachenko

Devin Haney is glad his title defense against Vasyl Lomachenko has been made.

Haney will be defending his undisputed titles against Lomachenko on May 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a highly-anticipated bout and one Bob Arum – who is promoting the fight – thinks this is a massive fight for the entire sport.

“Devin Haney is the sport’s brightest young superstar, and he’s taking on a tremendous challenge against one of this generation’s best pound-for-pound fighters in Vasiliy Lomachenko. This is what boxing is all about,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “Devin and Loma are sensational boxers, and I’m sure it will be a memorable fight.”

Although Arum thinks it will be a memorable fight, Haney plans to make it one-sided. He knows Lomachenko was the best boxer in the world and a future Hall of Famer, but Haney thinks he is the current best fighter on the world and he will prove that on May 20.

“Lomachenko is a good fighter and future Hall of Fame candidate,” Haney said. “I take nothing away from him or what he has done in the sport of boxing. Although he didn’t give me a shot when I challenged him in 2019, I won’t be petty. This is the fight the fans really want, and I made it happen. I’ve gotten two times better since the Kambosos rematch, and believe it or not, the better my opponent is, the better I perform. I can’t wait for this fight. I know Lomachenko has an extremely high boxing IQ, and I will show the world on May 20 that I’m the best fighter on the planet. I’m ready to defend my undisputed title in devastating fashion.”

Should Haney get past Lomachenko on May 20, it would be the biggest win of his career. But, after that, there have been talks he will move up as there isn’t much left for him.

Who do you think will win, Devin Haney or Vasyl Lomachenko?