Lomachenko To Haney: “If You Want A Legacy You Need To Make The Rematch”

Vasyl Lomachenko Doubts Devin Haney Will Make the Rematch

Three-divisional champion Vasyl “Hi-Tech” Lomachenko (17-3, 11KO) is positive a rematch with undisputed lightweight champion Devin “The Dream” Haney (30-0, 15KO) won’t happen.

The boxing world continues to chime in their opinions on the results of Haney narrowly defeating Lomachenko on May 20. Several fighters, fans, and pundits feel there should be a rematch to right a wrong as they believe the Ukrainian got robbed.

LOMACHENKO IS SURE A REMATCH WITH HANEY WON’T HAPPEN

While speaking with EsNews, Hi-Tech said he doesn’t believe the rematch will happen, claiming that fear will keep Haney from running it back.

“I think it never happens. I think it never happens because I think they are scared. But I don’t think, I’m sure he’s scared because he understands he lost the fight.”

Lomachenko would end his statement by using The Dream’s words against him on wanting a legacy.

“Before the fight, he was talking about legacy. But if you want a legacy, you need to make the rematch.”

The three-divisional champion is right – the rematch more than likely won’t happen. Haney seems to be gearing up for a fight at junior welterweight against two-time champion Regis Prograis.

There is a silver lining for Lomachenko as the WBC put him in the number one spot, per request from manager Egis Klimas. This means a fight with number two-ranked Shakur Stevenson could be for the vacant title.

In this author’s opinion, it was a close fight with plenty of swing rounds that could have gone either way. As of the writing of this article, Haney has not given up any of the titles.

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