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By Miguel Maravilla

At the post-fight press conference, Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs) talked about his defeat to undisputed lightweight champion Devin “The Dream” Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In a fight that saw Lomachenko do everything possible and in the end he came up short as Haney pulled out a controversial unanimous decision win.

Here is what Loma had to say at the post fight press conference.

“It is what it is, I want to say thank you. Bob, your company gave me a second chance. See you next time…I know I won the fight. I controlled the fight and every round.”

Promoter Bob Arum added, “Everybody was stunned about the score, but I’m not going to comment on the score. I am the promoter.” Continue reading “Lomachenko Postfight Press Conference”

By Miguel Maravilla

Three-division world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko commented on his razor-thin loss to undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“I don’t want to talk about [the decision]. All the people saw what happened today,” said Loma. “Before, I thought he would be better. He’s a tough fighter. He’s a good fighter. But he’s not a pound-for-pound fighter. I think I showed that I can still be in boxing. I’m in good shape now. And see you next time. Right now I want to go back home and support my country and support my Ukrainian orthodox church.”

Former champion Shakur Stevenson was willing to talk about the decision. “Lomachenko should be undisputed champion. He won that fight. He landed the cleaner punches and he pushed the pace,” he stated.

By Miguel Maravilla

All three judges, Tim Cheatham (115-113), Dave Moretti (116-112), David Sutherland (115-113), scored round twelve for undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney. Had Vassiliy Lomachenko won the final round, the bout would have been a draw on two cards (114-114).

While most observers consider round ten to be Loma’s most dominant round, Moretti (116-112) awarded that round to Haney.

Stats according to CompuBox, favored Lomachenko:

Haney-Lomachenko CompuBox Stats

Haney		Lomachenko
27%	TOTAL PUNCHES	22%
405	THROWN	564
110 (50)	LANDED (BODY)	124 (9)
11%	JABS	12%
188	THROWN	250
20	LANDED	29
41%	POWER PUNCHES	30%
217	THROWN	314
90	LANDED	95

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Undefeated and undisputed lightweight king Devin “The Dream” Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) retained all of the belts in a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision over former three-weight world champion Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Loma started faster than normal. It was a highly tactical fast-paced bout with both fighters having their moments. Loma came on strong down the stretch with clean left hands. In the end, judges had it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 for Haney. Continue reading “Haney survives Loma, still undisputed”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

In a clash for the vacant WBO junior bantamweight world title, undefeated former WBO flyweight champion Junto Nakatani (25-0, 19 KOs) brutally knocked out former world champion Andrew Moloney (25-3, 16 KOs) in the twelfth round on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Nakatani dropped Moloney in round two, round eleven, and then laid him out with moments left in the fight. Time was 2:42. Continue reading “Nakatani KOs Moloney, wins WBO 115lb title”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

In a rematch of their 2019 battle, former two-division world champion Oscar Valdez (31-1, 23 KOs) dominated Adam “BluNose” Lopez (16-5, 6 KOs) over ten rounds in the Haney-Loma co-feature on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Valdez stalked Lopez and landed the harder shots. Valdez nearly stopped Lopez in round ten. Scores were 98-92, 98-91, 97-93. After the fight, Valdez called out WBO super featherweight champion Emmanuel Navarrete.

WBO #12 lightweight Raymond “Danger” Muratalla (18-0, 15 KOs) of Fontana scored a spectacular second round stoppage over Jeremia Nakathila (23-3, 19 KOs) of Namibia in opening the pay per view telecast. After a slow first round, Muratalla finished off Nakathila in round two, rocking him with a hard right hand, then finishing him off in a corner with a series of unanswered punches. Referee Robert Hoyle stopped the fight at 2:48. Afterward, Muratalla said he wants Devin Haney.

Muhammad Ali’s grandson, middleweight prospect Nico Ali Walsh (8-0-1, 5 KOs), and Danny Rosenberger (13-9-5, 4 KOs) fought to an eight round draw. Rosenberger gave Ali Walsh a tough task. He boxed much of the fight moving side to side while Ali Walsh did what he could to neutralize Rosenberger’s movement. Judges scored the bout 77-75 for Ali Walsh, 77-75 for Rosenberg, and 76-76.

Lightweight Emiliano Fernando Vargas (5-0, 4 KOs), the son of former world champion Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas, scored a second round knockout over Rafael Jasso (3-1, 1 KO). A hard crunching left hook to the body by Vargas did it as Jasso went down and the referee reached a ten count at 1:41.

Las Vegas junior featherweight prospect Floyd “Cashflow” Diaz (9-0, 3 KOs) won a unanimous decision over Luis Saavedra (9-9, 3 KO’s) of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Off to a fast start, Diaz and Saavedra mixed it up in the opening round. Continue reading “Oscar Valdez wins comeback fight”

Undisputed female super lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron (18-0, 8 KOs) retained her WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO world titles with a ten round majority decision against undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor (22-1, 6 KOs) on Saturday night at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The larger Cameron was too strong for Taylor. She pressed the action and constantly pushed Taylor back. In round six, Taylor held her ground and connected with rapid fire combinations. Cameron pressured Taylor in round seven. Taylor had success with quick punches in round eight. Cameron did more in round nine. Round ten was even. Scores were 95-95, 96-94, 96-94.

There is a rematch clause so these two will be doing an immediate rematch in the fall back in Dublin.

Former world title challenger Jose Felix (40-6-1, 31 KOs) shocked previously unbeaten WBA #9 lightweight Gary Cully (16-1, 10 KOs) in the third round. Felix dropped Cully twice in round three and brutally battered him. The referee allowed the punishment to continue until Cully’s corner threw in the towel. Time was 2:34. Cully was a 35:1 favorite.

Super welterweight JJ Metcalf (25-2, 15 KOs) dethroned IBO beltholder Dennis Hogan (31-5-1, 7 KOs) over twelve rounds. Scores were 117-110, 117-110, 115-112. Hogan was deducted a point for spitting out his mouthpiece in the final round. Continue reading “Cameron defeats Taylor, remains undisputed”

Undisputed female super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (14-1, 7 KOs) will seek revenge when she defends her WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO titles against Christina Linardatou (14-2, 6 KOs) at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday July 15, live worldwide on DAZN. Linardatou handed Baumgardner her sole defeat in July 2018.

In the co-feature, bitter super lightweight rivals Richardson Hitchins (16-0, 7 KOs) and Montana Love (18-1-1, 9 KOs) clash for Hitchin’s IBF North American and USWBC titles.

Also, Cuban amateur gold medalist Andy Cruz will make his pro debut in a ten round lightweight bout against Juan Carlos Burgos (35-7-3 21 KOs).

Dajamel Dahou 135.6 vs. Estivan Falcao 135.8
Mikenna Tansley 117.2 vs. Brittany Sims 117.7
(WBA Continental Americas and NABF Bantamweight Titles)
James Bernadin 134.9 vs. Ivan Jimenez 134.1
(NABF Lightweight Title)
James Martin 155 vs. Courtney Pennington 152.4
Julian Gonzalez 131.4 vs. Clay Burns 131.1
Quadir Albright 145.8 vs. Nathan Luyando 145.7
Muhammad Robinson 143.6 vs. Kevin Davila 148.2
Najeem Johns 143.2 vs. Travis Floyd 143.8
Amy Salinas 112.9 vs. Ashley Sciscente 112.9
Ali Ellis 222.7 vs. Ramsey McGraw 216.8

Venue: 2300 Arena, Philadelphia
Promoter: King’s Promotions
1st Bell: 6:45 PM ET
Stream: Bxngtv.com (Marc Abrams and Atif Oberlton on the call)

Devin Haney 134.9 vs. Vasyl Lomachenko 135
(undisputed lightweight title)
During the face-off, Haney lost his composure and shoved Lomachenko before storming off the stage.

Loma: ‘He’s mine. He doesn’t have power…he’s scared!”

Haney: “You see how easy I pushed him back? He’s a smaller man and I’m going to impose my will on him.”

Junto Nakatani 114.6 vs. Andrew Moloney 114.5
(WBO super flyweight title)

Oscar Valdez 132.1 vs. Adam Lopez 132.1
Raymond Muratalla 133.9 vs. Jeremia Nakathila 133.6
Nico Ali Walsh 158.4 vs. Danny Rosenberger 158
Emiliano Vargas 133.8 vs. Rafael Jasso 134.7
Abdullah Mason 135.8 vs. Desmond Lyons 135.3
Floyd Diaz 119.8 vs. Luis Fernando Saavedra 119.8
Amari Jones 160 vs. Pachino Hill 161.9

Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: PPV, ESPN, ESPN+

Check out this GIANT Haney-Loma Weigh-In Gallery from Emily Harney

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz claims his former girlfriend hacked into his Twitter account and posted a video of Ruiz carrying two bags that appear to be containing marijuana and also an image of Ruiz receiving an IV to allegedly mask drug use from VADA testing. The same woman has made sexual abuse charges against Ruiz. Andy denies the allegations.

Chantelle Cameron 139.7 vs. Katie Taylor 139.7
(undisputed female super lightweight title)

Terri Harper 150.8 vs. Cecilia Braekhus 153.3
(WBA female super welterweight title)

Dennis Hogan 153.3 vs. James Metcalf 153.75
Gary Cully 137.25 vs. Jose Felix 137.25
Caoimhin Agyarko 159.8 vs. Grant Dennis 159.3
Thomas Carty 258.6 vs. Jay Mcfarlane 283.7
Paddy Donovan 148.1 vs. Sam O’maison 149.3
Maisey Rose Courtney 112.1 vs. Kate Radomska 109.7

Venue: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

WBC super lightweight champion Regis Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) is looking for a new challenger to defend against on June 17 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“Liam Raro pulled out,” announced Prograis on social media. “He had an injury, supposedly yesterday. The replacement is supposed to be Arnold Barboza.

“We’ll see if he takes the fight. I know for a long time he’s been calling me out. He says he wants to fight. So now is his shot. I know people are saying if it’s the right opportunity or not, but listen, if you think you can win and you’re fighting for the WBC belt there is no such thing as ‘not the right opportunity.’ So let’s see if he’s going to take the fight.

“I’m calling you out right now Arnold Barboza. You’ve got a chance to fight for the belt and you’ve been calling me out. So let’s see if you’re going to actually take the fight Or you’re going to hide behind the business side of things.”

Super lightweight star Ryan Garcia has announced that he will now be trained by Derrick James. The Dallas-based James has one of the hottest stables around with Errol Spence Jr., Jermell Charlo, and Anthony Joshua, among others. Garcia parted ways with trainer Joe Goossen following his loss to Tank Davis.

Former unified and lineal lightweight world champion George Kambosos Jr. has signed a multi-fight co-promotional agreement with Top Rank, who will work in conjunction with DiBella Entertainment and Ferocious Promotions to present his fights. Kambosos’ ring return will be announced shortly.

“George Kambosos Jr. is an exciting fighter and an engaging personality who will continue to make great fights in the lightweight division. We are thrilled that he has signed a co-promotional agreement with Top Rank,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “Top Rank was involved in two historical promotions in Australia with George, and we have no doubt that there will be many more to come.”

Undisputed female lightweight champion Katie Taylor has the chance to become a two-weight undisputed world champion when she takes on undisputed super lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron on DAZN Saturday night at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Taylor will be fighting in her native Ireland for the first time in her professional career.

Katie Taylor: “Two undisputed champions facing off against each other is absolutely huge for the sport and it has all of the makings of another epic fight. I never pick the easiest challenges – I want the biggest tests and the biggest challenges. I have a chance to become a two-weight undisputed champion on Saturday evening in front of my home crowd. This is so so special.”

Chantelle Cameron: “It will definitely be hostile but it’s going to be tunnel vision and I’ll be focused on the job at hand. I’ll let everything else go above my head, I’ve got one job to do and that is to win.”

Heavyweight Frazer ‘Big Fraze’ Clarke (6-0, 5 KOs) will face former world title challenger Mariusz ‘The Viking’ Wach (36-9, 19 KOs) at London’s historic York Hall on Friday, June 16th, live on Sky Sports. Clarke was a 2020 Olympics bronze medalist and Wach was a 2004 Olympian.

Also on the card, billed as “A Step To Greatness,” are unbeaten super lightweight Adam Azim (8-0, 6 KOs) against Aram Fanyan (22-1, 4 KOs) and female lightweight star Caroline Dubois (6-0, 5 KOs) against Yanina Lescano (13-2, 4 KOs). The event is promoted by BOXXER.

Unbeaten WBA #2 super featherweight Otar “Pitbull” Eranosyan (13-0, 6 KOs) hammered out a ten round unanimous decision over Edy Valencia (20-11, 7 KOs) on Wednesday night at the ProBox Events Center in Plant City, Florida. The aggressive Eranosyan pressed the action and pulled away to a 98-92, 97-93, 97-93 verdict.

Unbeaten super welterweight Marques Valle (9-0, 7 KOs) scored a first round TKO over Demarcus Layton (8-5-1, 5 KOs). Quick stoppage by the referee.

Unbeaten super middleweight Darrelle Valsaint (8-0, 6 KOs) knocked out Marcelo Bzowski (11-22-2, 2 KOs) in round two.

Undisputed lightweight champion Devin “The Dream” Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) and three-division world champion Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) faced off at the final press conference for their PPV clash May 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Devin Haney: “I feel like he should have fought me four years ago. But now the time has come. It’s going to be worse for him than it would have been had we fought back then…on paper, this is my toughest test. But I look to make it an easy night. I look to make it as easy as possible and come out victorious.”

Vasiliy Lomachenko: “He is a high-level boxer. He understands boxing. He knows what he needs to do. He can use his reach. He can use his feet. He can create distance. But I have a lot of experience in this sport. It will be very interesting for me.”

WBC #2 ranked super welterweight Charles “Bad News” Conwell (18-0, 13 KOs), has signed with Mark Habibi and Wise Owl Boxing for management. The 25-year-old Conwell, a 2016 U.S. Olympian promoted by DiBella Entertainment, is considered to be one of the top talents in the 154lb division and we’re looking forward to seeing him step up the level of competition.

Lightweight Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (16-1-1, 8 KOs) recently signed a multi-fight co-promotional contract with Top Rank, who will work in conjunction with Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Boxing. Ortiz will return in a 10-round clash against an opponent to be named on June 10 on the Taylor-Teofimo card in The Theater at Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Ortiz defeated former world champion Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring, then gave former three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko all he could handle before dropping a unanimous decision.

The WBO has given newly crowned WBO bantamweight champion Jason Moloney five days to submit a physician’s certification for the broken hand he suffered in Saturday’s bout against Vincent Astrolabio. They also want a recovery prognosis and the physician’s opinion as to when Moloney can return to active training and competition.

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KOs) will have to defend against WBO interim champion Tim Tszyu (22-0, 16 KOs) by September 30 per an order from the WBO Championships Committee. Tszyu must win against Carlos Ocampo on June 18 to get opportunity against Charlo.

“It’s massive. It’s the news we’ve been waiting on but again highlights just how big a risk Tim’s fight next month on the Gold Coast is,” Tszyu’s promoter, George Rose told Fox Sports. “If Tim loses, it’s over. No Charlo, no undisputed, no nothing. Continue reading “WBO orders Charlo to defend by Sept 30”

Otar Eranosyan 131.2 vs. Edy Valencia 132
Darrelle Valsaint 164.4 vs. Marcelo Bzowski TBA
Marques Valle 153 vs. Demarcus Layton 152.8
De Von Williams 145 vs. William Davis 144.4

Venue: ProBox Event Center, Plant City, Florida
Promoter: ProBox
TV: ProBox TV

The World Boxing Association (WBA) ordered a purse bid between heavyweight super champion Oleksandr Usyk and his mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, which will take place on May 25 in Houston, Texas. The minimum bid to obtain the rights to the fight will be $1,000,000.00 and the split will be 75% for Usyk and 25% for Dubois.

The bout is part of the WBA’s World Championship Reduction Plan and pits the super champion against the regular champion to define a single monarch in the category.

Undisputed lightweight king Devin “The Dream” Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) and former three-division world champion Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) made their grand arrivals today in Las Vegas ahead of their PPV showdown this Saturday, May 20, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Devin Haney: “I’m going to put on a dominant victory. I’m going to go in there and impose my will on Loma and show the world how great Devin Haney really is, how versatile, how strong, how young, and how experienced I am in that ring.”

Vasiliy Lomachenko: “I believe that when you say something, you need to prove it. I have a lot of experience in boxing, and anything can happen during a fight. I just think about what I need to do during a fight. And my goal is to become the undisputed champion of the world.”