Former world champion in three weight categories Vasily Lomacheno and undisputed world champion in lightweight Devin Haney gave the first comments after the official announcement of their fight. " I respect his boxing IQ and am happy for this challenge," In turn, Haney made a broader statement about the upcoming fight.. The American stressed that he was going to defeat the Ukrainian and prove that he is the best in the world. " I do not deny his significant achievements in boxing. Even though he didn't give me a chance to fight when I challenged him in 2019, I won't be petty.. This is a fight that the fans really want and I achieved it.. I became twice as good after the rematch with Kambosos. Believe it or not, the better my opponent is, the better I am. I can't wait for this fight. I know that Lomachenko has a very high boxing IQ, but on May 20 I will demonstrate to the whole world that I am the best fighter on the planet.. Ready to defend my title of undisputed champion in an epic battle," The fight between Lomachenko and Haney will take place on May 20 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.. At stake will be all the belts of the lightweight division belonging to the American.

In his last fight, on the night of October 30, 2022, Lomachenko defeated American Jemaine Ortiz. On account of the 35-year-old Lomachenko 17 wins (11 by knockout) and 2 losses in the professional ring. Haney became the undisputed world champion in June 2022, defeating Australian George Kambosos. In October, the American defeated Kambosos again and defended the WBC, WBA Super, IBF and WBO lightweight titles.. The track record of the 24-year-old American has 29 wins (15 by knockout) in 29 professional fights.