Devin Haney fined $400,000 for shoving Vasyl Lomachenko

Boxer Devin Haney has been fined $400,000 for shoving Vasyl Lomachenko throughout a face-off earlier than their struggle final Saturday.

The incident occurred on the weigh-in, when the 2 boxers got here face-to-face for the ultimate time earlier than the bout.

Haney shoved Lomachenko, who responded by pushing him again. The 2 boxers have been then separated by safety.

Haney went on to win the struggle by unanimous choice, however the incident overshadowed the end result.

Many followers and pundits felt that Lomachenko had accomplished sufficient to win the struggle, and so they have been important of Haney‘s actions.

NSAC determined the positive

The Nevada State Athletic Fee (NSAC) has since fined Haney $400,000 for the shove.

The NSAC mentioned that the positive was “for unsportsmanlike conduct” and Haney has mentioned that he’ll attraction the positive.

The incident is a reminder of the significance of sportsmanship in boxing as each Haney and Lomachenko are gifted boxers, and they need to have the ability to compete with out resorting to violence.

The NSAC’s choice to positive Haney sends a message that unsportsmanlike conduct is not going to be tolerated.

The struggle between Haney and Lomachenko was an in depth one, and it was an ideal showcase for each boxers.

Nonetheless, the incident on the weigh-in will doubtless be remembered greater than the struggle itself.