Devin Haney puts the Undisputed Lightweight Championship on the line against former unified champion Vasily Lomachenko in one of the most anticipated fights of the year ( Haney vs. Luma on ESPN+PPV, 10pm ET, with undercards on ESPN Saturdays at 8pm ET and early prelims at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+).

Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) unified all four major titles with a unanimous decision against George Camposos Jr. in June 2022 and defended those belts in a rematch in October.

Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) lost his belts against Teofimo Lopez Jr. in October 2020, but has since won three straight fights, including decisions against Richard Commey (2021) and Jemaine Ortiz (October 2022).

Can Hani’s speed and youth keep Lomachenko at bay or will Lomachenko’s experience and excellent footwork be too much for the champ?

Former Division II champ and current ESPN boxing analyst Timothy Bradley Jr. broke their path to victory and picking the winner. ESPN bookmaker Ian Parker offers his best bet on the main event as well.

the match

Hani, 24, and Lomachenko, 35, are elite boxers. They both have unique styles that make this fight very competitive and entertaining in different ways. Lomachenko’s technical proficiency, footwork, and experience allow him to outperform most opponents while delivering accurate and solid punches. Haney’s hand speed, movement, timing and impeccable execution make him a dangerous offensive threat as well. Devin Haney puts the Undisputed Lightweight Championship on the line against former unified champion Vasily Lomachenko in one of the most anticipated fights of the year ( Haney vs. Luma on ESPN+PPV, 10pm ET, with undercards on ESPN Saturdays at 8pm ET and early prelims at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+).

Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) unified all four major titles with a unanimous decision against George Camposos Jr. in June 2022 and defended those belts in a rematch in October.

Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) lost his belts against Teofimo Lopez Jr. in October 2020, but has since won three straight fights, including decisions against Richard Commey (2021) and Jemaine Ortiz (October 2022).

Can Hani’s speed and youth keep Lomachenko at bay or will Lomachenko’s experience and excellent footwork be too much for the champ?

Former Division II champ and current ESPN boxing analyst Timothy Bradley Jr. broke their path to victory and picking the winner. ESPN bookmaker Ian Parker offers his best bet on the main event as well.

the match

Hani, 24, and Lomachenko, 35, are elite boxers. They both have unique styles that make these the

Both fighters are smart inside the ring, making this fight an ultimate chess match. Every movement must serve a purpose. However, both men’s strategies will likely require some adjustments as they fight throughout the match.

Haney can be the positioning aggressor, taking advantage of Lomachenko’s bad habits with putting his foot down when he pulls out, while Lomachenko can take advantage of Haney’s apparent vulnerability and inability to fight from the inside.

Lomachenko’s quick, short-arm combinations can upset even the sport’s greatest counter-hitters, Haney included. Lomachenko’s combinations fire quickly and accurately.

Stylistically, Hani is a pure conservative boxer who loves boxing on the outside, a distance behind his powerful technical skills, tremendous hand speed and superior athleticism. However, Lomachenko’s movement and angles can make it difficult for Haney to get into a rhythm and keep him off balance to land important, meaningful punches.

Ultimately, the outcome of the fight will depend on who executes their game plan best. If Haney can keep Lomachenko at a distance and control the pace of the fight behind his educated punches and excellent footwork, he will have the best chance of winning the fight on points. On the flip side, if Lomachenko can get past Haney’s jab and get inside to work on Haney’s body, he could unsurprisingly win this bout on stoppage or on points.

This will be a test of skills, wills and abilities. They both bring great styles to the ring