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"Fire and Fury: Haney Triumphs Over Lomachenko in Epic Lightweight Battle"

A boxing event was held in Las Vegas on May 21, featuring a fight between Ukrainian boxer Vasily Lomachenko and American boxer Devin Haney for the title of the absolute lightweight champion. Haney, who had previously become the undisputed champion by defeating George Kambosos, aimed to defend all four belts. Lomachenko, on the other hand, had suffered two losses in his career, with the most recent defeat against Teofimo Lopez. Prior to the fight, there was tension between the two boxers, culminating in Haney pushing Lomachenko during their final face-off.

The fight began with Haney taking a more aggressive stance, but Lomachenko quickly matched his opponent's performance. Lomachenko landed several blows to Haney's head, and after the first 12 minutes, the score in rounds likely favored the Ukrainian. Lomachenko continued to press forward, targeting Haney's body and head, while Haney tried to maintain distance and land power punches. The odds of bookmakers shifted in favor of Lomachenko by the sixth round.

In the later rounds, Lomachenko showcased his movement around the ring and utilized clinching to counter Haney's power shots to the body. Lomachenko nearly dropped Haney in the seventh round with a powerful left hook. Both boxers increased their speed and exchanged blows, but Lomachenko seemed to land more frequently, particularly with his left straight. Haney had a slight advantage in the ninth round, making the fight appear closely contested.

In the 10th round, Lomachenko delivered strong punches, causing Haney to wobble. The 11th round saw the boxers engage in clinches, but they also actively exchanged punches, with Lomachenko looking more convincing. In the final round, Lomachenko continued to push forward in an attempt to knock down Haney, who was at risk of losing on points. Ultimately, the judges' decision was unanimous, with all three giving the victory to Haney, while an independent judge scored it in favor of Lomachenko.

After the fight, Haney acknowledged Lomachenko as a future Hall of Famer and his toughest opponent, despite previously criticizing him as a dirty fighter. The crowd in Las Vegas supported Haney, while Lomachenko refrained from commenting on whether he believed he deserved the victory, stating that he was not ready to discuss his future plans.