Lomachenko bursts into tears backstage after controversial loss to Haney

Vasiliy Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs) misplaced to Devin Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) Saturday evening at MGM Grand Area in Las Vegas and missed out on the chance to grab the undisputed light-weight title belt away from Haney. The Ukranian boxer burst into tears backstage after a controversial determination.

Lomachenko, 35, is over a decade older than the champion, however nonetheless closed out the final three rounds trying way more recent. The judges, nevertheless, dominated a unanimous determination in favor of Haney with two 115-113 scorecards and one other at 116-112.

Followers within the area had been shocked to listen to the decision. The American crowd appeared to assist the European boxer over the Oakland native, who all through the weekend had a sequence of rants that doubtless made him public enemy primary.

The truth is, he was unable to talk in his postgame interview resulting from followers booing and throwing objects corresponding to beer cups into the ring.

Lomachenko obtained a roaring ovation from the group resulting from his spectacular efficiency. After the bout, he thanked God, his group, supervisor, household, mates and followers for supporting him, however was nonetheless unable to carry again tears within the locker room.

Lomachenko not a sore loser

He twice refused to speak in regards to the judges’ determination and solely stated that the folks witnessed what occurred.

Haney needs to combat Gervonta Davis or Shakur Stevenson, however a rematch towards Lomachenko would absolutely be a field workplace success.

The champion has now efficiently defended his thronw seven instances and stays undefeated.

All three of Lomachenko’s losses have been by way of tight choices, so his file would not communicate to the world class fighter that he’s and can proceed to be.