First, the Ukrainian will meet with Ortiz on October 29
WBC President Mauricio Suleiman positively evaluates the potential fight between the ex-world champion in three weight categories Vasily Lomachenko and undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney.
“This is an amazing fight. Devin Haney participated in all processes. He won the interim title when Lomachenko asked for a title fight, which was vacated by Mikey Garcia. They won, then the ‘franchised’ title came along and a situation arose that led to a lot of great fights at lightweight.”
“Devin Haney is the undisputed world champion. Lomachenko returns with great responsibility and pride for his country. So if they meet, it will be an amazing event in every aspect.”
Earlier, Haney confirmed that he was interested in the fight with the Ukrainian. Vasily himself prefers first of all to fight with Devin for the sake of the opportunity to become the absolute world champion.
In October, Haney defeated George Kambosos again and retained the WBC, WBA Super, IBF and WBO lightweight titles. Devin himself has repeatedly stated his readiness to meet Lomachenko in the ring.
The Ukrainian boxer will return to the ring on October 29. Lomachenko’s fight with Jemaine Ortiz will take place at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden in New York.
Source: Sportarena
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