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Devin Haney fined big money for violently shoving Vasiliy Lomachenko at weigh-ins

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:39:41 +0000

Devin Haney has lost a part of his recent fight earnings as punishment for a violent pre-fight shove. At a monthly Nevada Athletic Commission meeting Tuesday in Las Vegas, Haney was fined $25,000, plus $326 in legal fees, for touching opponent Vasiliy Lomachenko during a May 19 weigh-ins faceoff one day before their bout. “At the ceremonial weigh-ins before the bout, he engaged in conduct that is due to reflect discredit to unarmed combat, making unauthorized physical contact with his opponent and by disobeying the specific instructions from a representative of the commission to not do so,” deputy attorney general Joel Bekker said. “Such conduct reflects discredit to unarmed combat and constitutes foul or unsportsmanlike conduct detrimental to, and in connection with, the contest.” CHAOS! DEVIN HANEY JUST LAUNCHED LOMACHENKO ACROSS THE STAGE! #HaneyLoma | SAT | https://t.co/5NUYllW4TG pic.twitter.com/MTbprXmP0p — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 19, 2023 The commission withheld $400,000 of Haney’s purse following the fight as it considered what his punishment should be. The remaining $375,000 will be paid to the boxer through the promotion “at the earliest opportunity,” Bekker said. Haney, 24, retained the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles vs.

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Devin Haney def. Vasiliy Lomachenko: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 May 2023 21:30:07 +0000

Check out these photos from Devin Haney’s unanimous decision victory in the marquee boxing match against Vasiliy Lomachenko at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photos by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Devin Haney def. Vasiliy Lomachenko: Best photos – MMA Junkie

Devin Haney survives vintage performance by Vasiliy Lomachenko to eke out victory

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 May 2023 20:13:26 +0000

Vasiliy Lomachenko still has it. He just didn’t have enough. Devin Haney survived a vintage performance from his 35-year-old opponent to win a close, but unanimous decision and retain his undisputed 135-pound championship Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The official scores were 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113.

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MMA fighters react to Teofimo Lopez’s upset win over Vasiliy Lomachenko

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:11:15 +0000

Teofimo Lopez impressed many beyond the boxing world Saturday night. The 23-year-old outpointed Vasiliy Lomachenko in a unanimous decision win that had him up on the judges’ scorecards 116-112, 119-109 and 117-111 in Las Vegas. Lopez, who already held the IBF title, picked up the WBA, WBO and WBC titles from Lomachenko to become the unified lightweight champion. It was a big upset since many considered Lomachenko a pound-for-pound great

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MMA fighters react to Teofimo Lopez’s upset win over Vasiliy Lomachenko

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:11:15 +0000

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