Comments Thread For: Haney: If I'm So Easy, No-Machenko Should Get Me Out The Way

[Combat Talk Radio]

There's no question that Shakur Stevenson's southpaw stance would pose problems for the "Matrix"; As evident in his fight against Luke Campbell. However, Haney has more power, better and quicker movement in both his hands, head and feet than Campbell. '

Also, keep in mind that Loma is one dimensional. He is strictly an offensive fighter who rarely moves his head. Moreover, he gets hit way too often for a slick boxer.

If a naturally wider, slower and stronger opponent in Luke Campbell can locate, find and even hurt Lomacheko on multiple occasions then I don't see no reason why Devin Haney couldn't do the same; Who is at least 10x faster than Campbell.

Arum ain't no fool. He knows what he is doing. He don't want no smoke from Devin Haney at this time after witnessing what Matchroom's other lightweight Luke Campbell did to Loma

I think it comes down to heart. From what I can see, Campbell went for broke because he felt he had something to prove. Haney...I don't know. He comes off a bit too overconfident. A good fighter but I don't see that same level of go-for-itness coming out of him. Shakur is still on the up-and-coming list essentially and I absolutely see him showing up.

About the only thing working against Shakur is a lack of 12 round experience.

[ShoulderRoll]

Campbell did, he fought Linares and lost a SD. He was also an Olympic gold medalist. He was more experienced and had a better amateur pedigree. But most importantly he was the #1 contender with the WBC when Mikey vacated which meant Lomachenko had to fight him if he wanted the WBC belt.


I have no problem with Lomachenko-Haney in December/January, but from a risk/reward standpoint, it doesn't make sense to me. From the risk: We saw Lomachenko struggle with Campbell's size and Haney is the same size, plus faster and stronger. From the reward: Haney is 20 yrs old and hasn't fought a soul.


I think the time for this fight is the summer/fall 2020 after Lomachenko unifies with the Commey-Lopez winner as at that point he'll have all the belts and Haney will be his first mandatory. I'd like to see Eddie match Haney a little tougher than Moran or Abdullaev in the meantime. We've seen him look spectacular against that level opponent. Let's see what he looks like against the next tier.

You said it yourself, Campbell LOST to Linares. He never actually beat anyone good to earn his shot.

Haney is unbeaten and he's the mandatory to the WBC belt that Lomachenko holds. There is no reason whatsoever why he should have to wait if Campbell didn't have to.

Well, there is one reason actually...you touched on the risk-reward. Arum sees Haney as a dangerous opponent. Which is why I predict we are never going to see this fight get made.

I hope I'm wrong.

[PRchamp]

Just make the fight for the love of God. Lomochenko last 2 fights have been jokes against overrated British fighters who got high rankings and title shots because they beat domestic fighters??

Haney deserves a title shot against Lomo. They need to stop playing already and make dam fights. Fans losing interest

[Nomadic]

Tank on one side Devin on the other

We almost got that duck cornered

Let's see you get outta this duck.

I have to steal your classic quote on this one....

BwaHaahaHa!!

[jackblack008]

I don't think Loma ducks anyone. that is evident from him taking championship fights from day 1.
Haney is good kid, but not ready for Loma yet.

If he is dead sure that he's ready then, why not become a mandatory?? and Loma would outbox outclass him.

i would rather Gervonta, Luke Campbell and Haney fight each other and the winner gets to fight Lomachenko lol

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I don't think Loma ducks anyone. that is evident from him taking championship fights from day 1.
Haney is good kid, but not ready for Loma yet.

If he is dead sure that he's ready then, why not become a mandatory?? and Loma would outbox outclass him.

i would rather Gervonta, Luke Campbell and Haney fight each other and the winner gets to fight Lomachenko lol

Haney IS a mandatory. To the WBC belt.

Campbell had no big wins and 2 losses yet Lomachenko had no problem fighting him. Why should undefeated Haney be made to wait?

[jackblack008]

Just make the fight for the love of God. Lomochenko last 2 fights have been jokes against overrated British fighters who got high rankings and title shots because they beat domestic fighters??

Haney deserves a title shot against Lomo. They need to stop playing already and make dam fights. Fans losing interest

If Daney has a belt or is mandatory Loma definitely fights him. the two british bums.. one was mandatory
another was for WBC.

[Est. Since 85']

Some nervous fans on this thread building a wall of excuses for their boy. I would bet if the shoe was on the other foot, Haney an established stud and champ and a young Loma budding into a star, these same fans would be yelling at the rooftops for the fight.....how dare a young hungry competitor call out the champ when he's only a mandatory. Just doesnt make sense now does. Fans talk about fighters taking risks unless it's a threat to their boy. Nervous?

**** is pathetic

[jackblack008]

Haney IS a mandatory. To the WBC belt.

Campbell had no big wins and 2 losses yet Lomachenko had no problem fighting him. Why should undefeated Haney be made to wait?

good point. if Haney is mandatory the Loma wont be able to duck him for long. and most likely Loma next fight is unification which takes precedence

[ShoulderRoll]

good point. if Haney is mandatory the Loma wont be able to duck him for long. and most likely Loma next fight is unification which takes precedence

The unification won't happen until Commey vs Lopez gets a winner.

Lomachenko and Haney both just fought. They could get it on in the meantime...so of course that's why we are getting all the talk of "Haney needs more seasoning" and he "needs to get a big win first" blah blah blah.