The absolute world lightweight champion Devin Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) announced that he intends to destroy the Ukrainian Vasily Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) in the upcoming fight.

" Loma is going to retire soon. I will destroy it. I will stop his career. I'm going to confuse him and after that he won't be the same again.. I've wanted this fight for a long time.. Finally he's here. Check and mark, baby. They are trapped. Now it's my turn,"

Recall that the fight between Lomachenko and Haney will take place on May 20 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.. At stake will be the WBC, WBA Super, IBF and WBO lightweight titles held by 24-year-old Haney.

Haney fought his last fight in October 2022 and in a rematch by decision of the judges, he again defeated George Kambosos, defending the WBC, WBA Super, IBF and WBO lightweight belts.

Lomachenko last entered the ring also in October and defeated American Jemaine Ortiz by decision of the judges..

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Previously, bookmakers made a prediction for the fight Lomachenko – Haney.