Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko are on a collision course for Might 20 after particulars emerge about an undisputed light-weight battle.
Haney is ready to place his clutch of belts on the road in opposition to the formidable Ukrainian as a part of an settlement with High Rank.
Bob Arum negotiated a three-fight contract with Haney involving a double with George Kambosos Jr., who on the time was reigning three-title champion.
Because the WBC ruler, Haney unifying with Kambosos meant all of the straps got here collectively for the winner. On each events in Australia, that was Haney.
Due to this fact, Arum being the shrewd promoter he’s, the High Rank supremo, added in a primary protection for Haney in opposition to Lomachenko.
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko
It will likely be one of the vital anticipated clashes of the yr as Haney, 29-0-0, 15 KOs, defends the WBC, IBF, WBO, and WBA championships in opposition to Vasyl Lomachenko.
“Loma” boasts a file of 17-2-0, 11 KOs. Nevertheless, it’s his newbie C.V. that took the attention earlier than his skilled run.
The Ukrainian grasp put collectively over 400 victories versus a solitary loss. That’s earlier than embarking on a standout run within the paid ranks.
World titles adopted in three weight divisions as Lomachenko broke boundaries throughout his excellent tenure.
He now will get the chance to cement his place in historical past by changing into the undisputed ruler at 135 kilos.
World Boxing Information understands that the combat may happen on Might 20 on the MGM Grand Backyard Area in Las Vegas.
MGM Grand on Might 20
Haney has already denied the conflict would occur at Madison Sq. Backyard, the initially assumed venue. Due to this fact, wanting on the Nevada State Athletic Fee’s calendar for the spring, a date is penciled in for an occasion on Might 20 on the MGM.
The data additionally states that High Rank will promote the present, resulting in the idea that Haney vs Lomachenko will go down there.
Arum has favored the newly-opened Resorts World for his most up-to-date occasions. Nevertheless, there’s nothing like a combat week on the MGM Grand.
It might be a becoming venue for such an enormous combat. Haney vs Loma would additionally hold the Vegas strip alight following Cinco de Mayo festivities on Might 6.
Proper now, there’s no bout slated for Cinco de Mayo, with Canelo Alvarez eyeing a John Ryder combat within the UK or the Center East.
Deontay Wilder vs Andy Ruiz Jr. is feasible if talks progress sufficient to take that date.
Moreover, particulars will probably be launched within the subsequent two weeks, hopefully on all three fronts.
“The combat is already agreed. It might be in New York could, Las Vegas, or the Center East. Boxing has been getting nice acceptance there,” mentioned Arum, in accordance with the WBC.
