Nevada State Athletic Commission Refunds Devin $400,000
Undisputed World Lightweight Champion Devin Haney announced the donation of part of his fee to Ukraine after the fight with Vasily Lomachenko.
“Thank you to the Nevada Commission for getting back most of my $400,000 fee. I will donate some of them to Ukraine.”
Note that the Nevada State Athletic Commission fined Devin $ 25,000 for his actions during the official weigh-in ceremony before the fight with Lomachenko.
Haney was punished for pushing a Ukrainian during a duel of views. The American could not withstand the pressure and pushed Vasily away with both hands.
Lomachenko lost in a fight against Haney for the title of undisputed world lightweight champion. According to the results of 12 rounds, the judges gave the victory to the American champion: 116:112, 115:113, 115:113.
The sports community spoke out about the unfair decision of the judiciary. At the same time, WBC President Mauricio Suleiman supported the decision of the judges, pointing out that the fight was very close on points.
Lomachenko fought his 20th fight in the professional ring and suffered his third defeat in his career. Undefeated Haney won his 30th bout and defended the title of undisputed world lightweight champion.
Source: Sportarena
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