Devin Haney Vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko Preliminary And Undercard Live Results, Recaps: Oscar Valdez Beats Adam Lopez In A Comprehensive Unanimous Decision
Devin Haney faces Vasiliy Lomachenko in Las Vegas as he puts his undisputed lightweight belts on the line.
Haney, who remains unbeaten in his 29 fights, will be looking for a second successful defense of his belts after winning and defending them against George Kambosos Jr.
Meanwhile, Lomachenko is also on a good run of form, having won his last three fights since his loss to Teofimo Lopez.
The fight weigh-in had already shown that things between the fighters had become personal, with Haney uncharacteristically breaking character to push Lomachenko, which was received by a chorus of boos.
And in the process of doing so, Haney must live up to being the favorite in the bout. In chief support, Oscar Valdez, the two-division champion, faces Adam Lopez in a rematch since their first encounter in 2019.
With that being said, the prelim card starts at 6 pm ET/ 10 pm BST and the undercard at 8 pm ET/ 12 am BST. As for the main card, it is expected to begin at 10 pm ET / 2 am BST.
Follow the Live Results, Recaps, and Highlights below, provided by FIGHT SPORTS
Live Results: Main Card 10 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST on ESPN+/SkySports
Oscar Valdez vs Adam Lopez – lightweight
Oscar Valdez, 30-1 (23 KOs), squared off against Adam Lopez, 16-4 (6 KOs), in a re-run of their 2019 rematch.
Valdez started fast as he peppered Lopez with his jabs, outworking his opponent. There were no signs of inactivity on Valdez’s part following his return to the ring after a year out.
Valdez began to chase Lopez as he landed numerous overhands and uppercuts with brutal combinations.
Further two overhand rights followed, by a jab with Lopez backing into the corner, as the Mexican took the early rounds.
All these two know is how to bring the action 💥#HaneyLoma | https://t.co/5NUYllW4TG pic.twitter.com/ZK6DXPoZP6
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 21, 2023
In the fourth, the American stayed on the outside, moving away with his jab. Meanwhile, Valdez landed a straight right and left hand to the body.
However, it was much better from Lopez as he ended the round strong, backing Valdez against the ropes. At the halfway stage, Lopez began to throw more.
But Valdez landed blows to the body, slowing down the American. While there was more output from Lopez, the lack of bite on the punches did nothing to sway Valdez’s attempts.
Rounds six and seven followed the same narrative. Valdez countered Lopez’s jabs with a thudding left hook.
As the fight entered the latter rounds, Valdez reasserted his dominance following Lopez’s increased work rate, albeit with peppered shots.
Further hooks and overhands took the steam out of Lopez. And in the final round, Valdez increased his onslaught.
MADNESS TO END IT.@OscarValdez56 & @BluNoseLopez never disappoint 👏 #HaneyLoma pic.twitter.com/5fZHQnUXcg
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 21, 2023
The two fighters butted heads, with an apparent clash of heads followed by a hook by Valdez. With Lopez looking to the referee, Valdez attacked.
The two fighters then grappled to the floor, while another clash saw Lopez hit the canvas but it wasn’t deemed a knockdown.
The two fighters swung leather until the final bell, as Valdez won an easy unanimous decision: 98-92, 98-91, 97-93
"We all want Vaquero, man." pic.twitter.com/ZKqrPzsyfe
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 21, 2023
Official Result: Oscar Valdez def. Adam Lopez via a unanimous decision: 98-92, 98-91, 97-93
Raymond Muratalla vs. Jeremia Nakathila – lightweight
Raymond Muratalla (17-0, 14 KOs) faced off against Jeremia Nakathila (23-2, 19 KOs) in the lightweight division.
The opening round was cagey as both fighters were attempting to work one another out. Muratalla, however, landed an overhand right which caught Nakathila’s attention as he shaded the first.
And just as the bout was starting to heat up, it was over. Muratalla started to feint and move through the gears as his right hand began to penetrate.
Then a left hook caught Nakathila during an exchange. He went on the backfoot as Muratalla unloaded with vicious right hands, as Nakathila’s head popped back.
With Nakathila on the ropes and covering up, the referee waved off the fight to save him from further punishment. In doing so, Muratalla moved to 18-0 with 15 KO wins.
DEMOLITION.
Welcome to the elite, Raymond Muratalla 👏#HaneyLoma | https://t.co/5NUYllW4TG pic.twitter.com/cCydKwXPFI
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 21, 2023
Official Result: Raymond Muratalla def. Jeremia Nakathila via a second-round TKO
Junto Nakatani def. Andrew Moloney via a 12th-round KO
Junto Nakatani 🇯🇵
Could be KO of the year 🔥 pic.twitter.com/E5luTtVV6U
— jb 🥊 (@BoxingJb) May 21, 2023
Live Results: Early Prelims 6 p.m. ET
Nico Ali Walsh and Danny Rosenberger ended in a split draw: 77-75, 77-75, 76-76
Run it back?
Nico Ali Walsh takes the first draw of his career. #HaneyLoma pic.twitter.com/8aAHKA0NJ7
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 21, 2023
Emiliano Vargas def. Rafael Jasso via a second-round KO
ZERO TO A HUNDRED.@EmilianoFVargas | #HaneyLoma pic.twitter.com/tIdAxEtEOh
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 20, 2023
Floyd Diaz def. Luis Fernando Saavedra via a unanimous decision: 80-72, 80-72 and 79-73
Floyd Diaz lands a quick combo, slips out the side door, and counters Luis Saavedra in RD4 💨 #HaneyLoma | #Boxing pic.twitter.com/maGcR0dhDC
— RINGOFHIGHLIGHTS (@ringofhighlight) May 20, 2023
Abdullah Mason def. Desmond Lyons via a sixth-round TKO
C L I N I C A L .
Abdullah Mason continues to look like the truth 🤫#HaneyLoma Undercard | LIVE on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/aZsTXx2cGJ
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 20, 2023
Amari Jones def. Pachino Hill via a sixth-round TKO
Amari Jones is relentless 😤#HaneyLoma Undercard | LIVE on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/uUNHm2K5A7
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 20, 2023