Devin Haney will take on Vasiliy Lomachenko next weekend as he defends his lightweight world championship titles.
‘The Dream’ currently has the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles in his possession but is set to take a huge risk and put them on the line alongside his unbeaten record in Las Vegas.
The 24-year-old boasts a 29-0-0 record but will face the toughest challenge of his career against one of the best pound-for-pound fighters.
Lomachenko has been the world champion across three weight classes and is looking to win back the titles he lost in 2020 against Teofimo Lopez.
This has the potential to be one of the fights of the year, and someone will emerge as the undisputed lightweight world champion.
Haney vs Lomachenko: Date and start time
This 12-round lightweight world title clash will take place on Saturday, May 20.
It is being held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The undercard action is scheduled to get underway at 10pm local time, which is 3am BST.
The main ringwalks are expected at around 5am on Sunday morning for UK fans.
talkSPORT will have all the build-up through fight week and talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction from the undisputed title fight.
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Haney vs Lomachenko: TV channel and live stream
It will be shown live on Sky Sports.
Start times for Sky Sports’ broadcast have also yet to be finalised.
And in the US, ESPN + PPV are showing the event for $59.99.
Haney vs Lomanchenko: Undercard
More to follow
- MAIN EVENT: Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko – for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight titles
- Juno Nakatani vs Andrew Maloney – for vacant WBO super flyweight title
- Raymond Muratalla vs Jeremia Nakathila
- Oscar Valdez vs Adam Lopez
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Haney vs Lomachenko: What has been said?
Haney: “Lomachenko is a good fighter and future Hall of Fame candidate.
“I take nothing away from him or what he has done in the sport of boxing.
“I can’t wait for this fight. I know Lomachenko has an extremely high boxing IQ, and I will show the world on May 20 that I’m the best fighter on the planet.
“I’m ready to defend my undisputed title in devastating fashion.”
Lomachenko: “My goal is to become the undisputed lightweight champion, and Devin Haney is the man with the belts.
“I respect his boxing IQ and am excited for this challenge.”
Showdown Saturday on talkSPORT
On Saturday 1 April, it’s all kicking off on talkSPORT.
12:30pm: Starting the day, Man City host Liverpool in a key Premier League game.
3pm: Crystal Palace vs Leicester sees the return of Roy Hodgson to the Selhurst Park dugout.
7pm: Build-up begins for the heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin as AJ starts his route back to the top.
What. A. Day.
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