Former world champion in two weight categories Shakur Stevenson shared his views on the possible fight between Ukrainian Vasily Lomachenko and “absolute” lightweight Devin Haney.

According to the American, the Ukrainian ex-champion will have to make an effort to show himself in battle.

" I don't know, he's the same big pound-for-pound boxer from a few years ago. Lomachenko needs to prove himself by stepping into the ring with someone like Haney.

Devin is a brilliant fighter with a great skill set. Haney has a great " I see his weaknesses. I see how he misses powerful blows. Haney is not a fighter you can't hit,"

Lomachenko defeated Ortiz on the night of October 30.

The boxers went the full distance in 12 rounds, as a result of which the judges unanimously preferred the Ukrainian: 115-113, 116-112, 117-111.

On account of the 34-year-old Lomachenko 17 wins (11 by knockout) and 2 losses in the professional ring. He held the WBC, WBA Super and WBO lightweight belts until he lost them to American Teofimo Lopez in October 2020..

Haney takes WBC, WBA Super, IBF and WBO lightweight titles from Kambosos. In the second fight in Melbourne, all the judges gave the victory to Haney: 119-109, 118-110, 118-110.