Boxing Outcomes: Devin Haney Defeats Vasyl Lomachenko!

By Ken Hissner: On the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, Saturday on ESPN+ and ESPN PPV, Bob Arum (High Rank), Lou DiBella (DiBella Leisure), Devin Haney within the Major Occasion retained his IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO world Light-weight titles by scores of 116-112 and 115-113 twice in opposition to the previous 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Vasyl “Loma” Lomachenko.

Within the Major Occasion IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO world Mild champ Devin “The Dream” Haney, 30-0 (15), #134.9, of Las Vegas, NV, defeated Vasyl “Loma” Lomachenko, 17-3 (11), #135, of Bihorod-Dinistrovskyl, UKR and Oxnard, CA, over 12 rounds.

Within the first spherical Haney stored touchdown the jab adopted by a strong left hook and a pair of rights to the physique. Lomachenko landed a mix adopted by a left uppercut that acquired via the guard of Haney. Haney got here again with a proper to the physique because the spherical resulted in Haney’s favor. Haney additionally had the sting within the second spherical outworking Lomachenko. Within the third spherical Lomachenko landed a left to the chin of Haney. Each fighter’s commerce hooks and each land. Lomachenko stored coming ahead touchdown a few punches with Haney in opposition to the ropes.

Within the fourth spherical Lomachenko outlanded Haney for probably the most half. Within the fifth spherical Haney got here again effectively taking the spherical. Within the sixth spherical appeared to take management till Lomachenko answered in the identical manner night the rating.

Within the seventh spherical Haney damage Lomachenko with a flurry of punches halfway. Within the eighth spherical Lomachenko landed some good combos. Haney got here again digging a very good proper to the physique. They collided and Lomachenko slipped to the mat. A pointy proper countered by a Lomachenko left. Haney landed a proper to the physique with each falling right into a clinch. Lomachenko landed a left however was countered with a jab by Haney who took the spherical.

Within the ninth spherical they continued to commerce combos. Haney landed a proper to the physique that was countered by a Lomachenko left to the chin. Good inside work by Haney, however Lomachenko got here again with a straight left. It was a very good spherical for Lomachenko. Within the tenth spherical Haney landed physique photographs however Lomachenko got here again with a vicious volley that stung Haney prompting a clinch. In an alternate Haney acquired the worst of it. Lomachenko landed sharp jabs within the remaining seconds taking the spherical.

Within the eleventh spherical a brief left from Lomachenko appeared to stun Haney. A Lomachenko jab appeared to harm Haney. Then Lomachenko went to the physique on the bell. Within the twelfth and remaining spherical Lomachenko got here ahead touchdown a clear proper to the physique however was countered by a Haney proper. Lomachenko landed a left to the physique however Haney returned with a mix. Lomachenko landed a proper hook to the chin on the bell. Referee was Harvey Dock.

Scores had been 116-112 and 115-113 twice as did KH.

Former 2-division world champ Oscar Valdez, 31-1 (23), #132.1, of Nogales, Sonora, MEX, defeated Adam “Blue Nostril” Lopez, 16-5 (5), #132.1, of Glendale, CA, over 10 rounds.

Within the third spherical Lopez did a pleasant job together with his jab however he was nonetheless attempting to outslug Valdez for probably the most half. Within the fourth spherical Lopez had his greatest spherical up till then pinning Valdez in opposition to the ropes to finish the spherical. Within the sixth around the jab of Valdez snapped the pinnacle of Lopez again. Within the seventh and eighth rounds Lopez stored the strain on Valdez with the face of Valdez beginning to swell.

Within the ninth spherical Valdez got here again effectively simply taking the spherical. Within the tenth spherical in what might have been Lopez struggling a damaged nostril by an unintended head butt. Valdez completed the spherical and battle dominating Lopez. Referee was Allen Huggins.             

Scores had been 98-92, 98-91 and 97-93.

Former World Flyweight champ southpaw Junto Nakatani, 25-0 (19), #114.6, of Sagamihara, JAP, knockout out former World interim Bantam champ Andrew Moloney, 25-3 (16), #114.5, of Kingscliff, New South Wales, AUST, at 2:42 of the twelfth and remaining spherical for the vacant WBO World Junior Bantamweight  title.

Within the first spherical Moloney was doing effectively inside in opposition to Nakatani till the ultimate 30 seconds when he was hit by a strong physique shot left from the southpaw stopping him in his tracks. Within the second around the taller Nakatani dropped Moloney early within the spherical with a left uppercut following a pair of proper uppercuts for an 8-count from Referee Mark Nelson. Moloney’s proper eyebrow and nostril had been bleeding from unintended conflict of heads.

Within the third spherical a conflict of heads induced a minimize between the eyes of Nakatani, however went onto take the spherical with some uppercuts on probably the most half. Within the fourth spherical Nakatani landed quite a few uppercuts to the chin of the ever coming ahead Moloney. Within the fifth spherical Moloney got here again effectively working the physique of Nakatani having him in opposition to the ropes at occasions.

Within the sixth spherical Nakatani drew blood from the nostril of Moloney with strong uppercuts. Within the seventh and eighth rounds Nakatani outworked Moloney. Within the ninth spherical Moloney was strolling into punches coming ahead together with his head down.

Within the eleventh rounds midway level a lead left from southpaw Nakatani landed the knockdown punch for an 8-count from Referee Nelson. Moloney managed to get via the spherical principally by holding. His nook virtually stopped it between rounds. Within the twelfth and remaining spherical a robust looping left from Nakatani on the chin knocked Moloney down and out on his again with the noise of the punch heard all through.        

Light-weight Raymond “Hazard” Muratalla, 18-0 (15), #133.9, of Fontana, CA, stopped Jeremia “Low Key” Nakathila, 23-3 (19), #133.6, of Windhoek, Nambia, at 2:48 of the second spherical of a scheduled 10 rounds.

Within the second spherical Muratalla rocked Nakathila with a strong proper hand and ending him off in a nook with a collection of unanswered punches forcing Referee Robert Hoyle to name a halt.

Tremendous Bantam Floyd “Cashflow” Diaz, 9-0 (3), #119.8, of Las Vegas, NV, defeated Luis Fernando Saavedra, 9-9 (3), #119.8, of San Louis Potosi, MEX, over 8 rounds.

Within the first 4 rounds Diaz boxed effectively because the wild swinging Saavedra didn’t make it simple for him. Within the fifth spherical Saavedra suffered a nasty minimize on his left eyelid. From the sixth via the eighth Diaz used an efficient jab whereas the wild swinging Saavedra misplaced every spherical. Referee Allen Huggins.

Scores had been 79-73 and 80-72 twice.

Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh, 8-0-1 (5), #158.4, of Las Vegas, NV, resulted in a cut up draw with Danny “Really feel Good Hollywood” Rosenberger, 13-9-5 (4), #158, of Youngstown, OH, over 8 rounds.

Within the first around the grandson of Muhammad Ali, Walsh, used an efficient jab whereas coming ahead whereas Rosenberger fought with arms to his aspect touchdown the ultimate two punches. Within the second spherical Rosenberger landed a number of efficient rights to the chin of Walsh who isn’t slipping any punches. Within the fourth spherical Rosenberger’s mouthpiece was knocked out as Walsh took the final two rounds although nonetheless getting hit by rights on the chin.

Within the fifth spherical Rosenberger was pin pointing his jabs whereas shifting across the ring and completed the spherical with a number of rights on the chin of Walsh. Within the sixth spherical Walsh having issues reducing off the ring motioned to Rosenberger to cease working and battle. Rosenberger obliged with a number of punches simply previous to the bell.

Within the seventh spherical Walsh did effectively till the ultimate seconds when Referee Mike Ortega and to separate then after they had been nonetheless throwing punches after the bell. Within the eighth and remaining spherical Rosenberger did extra showboating than punching being behind.

Scores had been 77-75 every boxer and 76-76 with 78-74 Walsh KH.

Light-weight 19 year-old Emiliano Vargas, 5-0 (4), #133 ¾, knocked out Rafael Jasso, 3-1 (1), #134 ¾, of Fresno, CA, at 1:41 of the second of a scheduled 4 rounds. Referee Harvey Dock.

Within the fourth spherical a left uppercut from Vargas to the physique ended the battle. Vargas the son of former world champ Fernando Vargas.

Light-weight Abdullah Mason, 8-0 (7), #135 ¾, of Cleveland, OH, stopped Desmond Lyons, 8-3 (2), #135 ¼, of No. Augusta, Ga, at 0:32 of the sixth spherical of a scheduled 6. Referee was Robert Hoyle.

Within the third spherical Mason stopped the aggressive Lyons with a left uppercut to the physique. Mason continued going to the physique within the subsequent two rounds. Within the sixth and remaining spherical Mason continued going to the physique when referee Hoyle had seen sufficient calling a halt.

Within the opener Middleweight Amari Jones, 9-0 (8), #160, of Las Vegas, NV, stopped Pachino “Chino” Hill, 8-3-1 (6), #162 of Davenport, IA, at 1:16 of the sixth and remaining spherical.

Within the first three rounds Jones stored working and beating Hill to the punch. It was all Jones all through till Referee Mike Ortega had seen sufficient within the sixth and remaining spherical calling a halt.