Haney vs Lomachenko: UK start time, undercard, ring walks, prediction and latest boxing odds
The 135lbs division has delivered a number of blockbuster bouts over the last couple of years and this looks set to be another one, as Lomachenko gets his first chance to win back the belts he lost in 2020 when losing to Teofimo Lopez.
Haney has the full set of lightweight titles after two successful trips to Australia last year, beating George Kambosos Jr on points on both occasions to add the WBA, IBF and WBO belts to the WBC strap he has held since 2019.
There has been talk of a potential bout with Gervonta Davis later this year should Haney extend his professional record to 30-0, but there will surely be looking past Lomachenko, who just a few years ago was widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing.
The 35-year-old has three wins since that defeat to Lopez, most recently a points win over Jamaine Ortiz in October last year, with that coming after Lomachenko turned down a world title shot at Kambosos to stay in Ukraine and join a territorial defense battalion following Russia’s invasion.
“I want to beat him bad. I want to send him into retirement,” Haney has said in the build-up to this bout. “Lomachenko has never been an underdog, this is the first time. This time he’s fighting a bigger guy, a strong guy, faster guy, younger guy.”
Haney vs Lomachenko date, start time, venue and ring walks
Haney vs Lomachenko takes place on Saturday, May 20 2023 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The main undercard is not due to start until 1am BST for fight fans in the UK, with ring walks for the main event itself expected at around 4am BST. As ever though, those timings are subject to change.
Haney vs Lomachenko fight card/undercard in full
Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko
Juno Nakatani vs Andrew Maloney
Raymond Muratalla vs Jeremia Nakathila
Oscar Valdez vs Adam Lopez
Floyd Diaz vs Luis Saavedra
Nico Ali Walsh vs Danny Rosenberger
Abdullah Mason vs Desmond Lyons
Amari Jones vs Pachino Hill
Emiliano Vargas vs Rafael Jasso
Devin Haney proved far too good for George Kambosos Jr in their rematch last year
/ Getty ImagesHow to watch Haney vs Lomachenko
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action, with coverage getting underway at 1am BST.
Live stream: The Sky Go app will allow subscribers to watch on a live stream on either the website or app.
LIVE coverage: You can also follow the entire event overnight with Standard Sport’s dedicated live blog.
Haney vs Lomachenko prediction
Haney unsurprisingly goes into the fight as favourite, with his rematch victory over Kambosos another 12-round masterclass as he cruised to a wide points victory and everything points to another long night on Saturday.
The American’s last six wins have all come on points, with Haney so often able to control fights with his jab and he is likely to try and fight at range against Lomachenko, racking up the rounds without too many risks.
Haney also has a size advantage, a factor that has proved problematic for Lomachenko in the past. He was the smaller fighter against Lopez when losing his WBA and WBO belts, and size remains an issue when he comes up against the best in the 135lbs.
He will have to take risks in taking the fight to Haney and it promises to be a brilliant bout from a technical perspective, but Lomachenko will likely come up short in his bid to seize the undisputed crown.
Haney to win, unanimous decision.
Vasiliy Lomachenko goes into Saturday night’s fight as the underdog
/ Getty ImagesHaney vs Lomachenko weigh-in results
The weigh-ins will take place on Friday – check back in then for the results!
Haney vs Lomachenko betting odds
Haney to win: 2/5
Lomachenko to win: 21/10
Draw: 16/1
Haney to win by KO/TKO: 13/2
Lomachenko to win by KO/TKO: 15/2
Haney to win by points or decision: 4/7
Lomachenko to win by points or decision: 3/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
