Devin Haney classifies indisputable clash with Vasiliy Lomachenko as a 'heritage fight'

The undisputed light-weight king, Devin "The Desire"Haney, awaits the pay-per-view limelight. Haney will protect all the belts versus former three-weight globe champ and pound-for-pound king Vasiliy "Loma"Lomachenko on Saturday, May 20, at MGM Grand Garden in Sector in Las Vegas.

Both met in person for the very first time Thursday in Los Angeles at the official first interview. Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) will certainly make his second protection as indisputable champ after a pair of victories over George Kambosos Jr. in Australia in 2014. Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) has won 3 straight rounds since shedding his light-weight titles to Teofimo Lopez in 2020.

Haney vs. Lomachenko will stream live on Leading Rank on ESPN+ PPV, the unique electronic representative for the occasion in the USA, starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The PPV will be priced at $59.99 and also in addition be available via wire as well as satellite pay-per-view carriers.

At the press conference, this is what the fighters and Leading Rank chairman Bob Arum needed to claim:

Bob Arum: "I have actually seen thousands of great matches over the years. But when I see a suit such as this, it stirs my blood because it is such an interesting fight to enjoy. Anyone that thinks about themself also remotely a boxing fan needs to be brought in to this fight. It has all the components of the great fights of the past. These are two leading competitors that have all the abilities and also resolution to make it an excellent battle. Saturday evening on May 20 at the MGM Grand, I'm expecting one of the historical battles in the sport of boxing."

Devin Haney: "I'm blessed to be right here. It's something that I have actually constantly imagined. I have actually been wanting this fight because 2019. I have actually been asking for it as well as calling for it. The moment has actually finally come. The tables have transformed this time around. When he had the belts, he really did not wish to combat me. But it's a fight where I truly believe I am the better boxer. I'm the far better rival. I will overcome. I'm happy that the moment has actually ultimately come.

"This is a legacy fight for me. Loma at once was No. 1 pound-for-pound. A few months earlier, he was higher than me on the pound-for-pound listing. Since the battle has been made, he has left the pound-for-pound checklist. But it is what it is. We know what kind of boxer he is. He is worthy of to be on the pound-for-pound checklist. Not over me, but absolutely on the checklist. But this is a heritage fight. This is a genuine battle. This is not an influencer fight. This is truly for the belts. This is for the gold. This is potentially to identify the best on the planet too.

"The far better the opposition, the better I am. Loma is a good competitor. However I'm on an absolutely various level. On battle night, the world will certainly see that. The globe will see how great Devin Haney truly is."

Vasiliy Lomachenko: "I'm excited for May 20. This is my second opportunity, as well as I will certainly try my best. Thank you to Team Haney for the opportunity. We are all gotten ready for this.

"You can't consider your future when there's a war coming to your home. You simply consider life and also about your family as well as about the people around you. You think of how you can live one more day. You can not consider your job. You can not think of an expert sport.

"We never ever understand what will occur. We can plan for one technique, however in the ring it can all change. Now, I don't understand. I just train hard and also prepare. I count on God and also in my group."

Promoted by Leading Ranking, in association with Devin Haney Promotions and also DiBella Home entertainment, tickets starting at $104, plus appropriate service charges, go on sale Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m. PT and also will certainly be readily available to acquire at axs.com.