Devin Haney, one of boxing’s most talented prospects, may become mandatory challenger to the Vasiliy Lomachenko when he defeats Zaur Abdullaev tonight — by 2am on Saturday morning, live on Sky Sports Action.
Unbeaten duo Haney and Abdullaev will rival that the interim WBC lightweight title and the winner will challenge for the tournament that Lomachenko won against Luke Campbell.
Haney remains only 20 but has emerged as one of the most exciting up-and-comers in the sport. Because he couldn’t get a licence in California before his 18th 20, his four conflicts were in Mexico. His blend of athleticism and punch electricity implies he has been recognized to Lomachenko, by which he started his profession, the pound-for-pound maestro who is working two branches above featherweight as a critical danger.
«This is a massive opportunity. This fight puts me one step closer to exactly where I want to be,» Haney said, that has assembled a 22-0 record.
«I will show you a little sample of what I’ll give Lomachenko. I will show the world I’m prepared for the very best dogs.»
Haney will also emerge as a potential opponent for Campbell, who fell short against Lomachenko but still aims to be a world champion.
California-born Haney must deal with the pressure of headlining at The Theatre in New York City’s Madison Square Garden from an opponent who doesn’t plan on playing with a role.
Although he’s not boxed out his home country, the Abdullaev of russia has won 11 of his struggles.
Heather Hardy defends her WBO featherweight championship against Amanda Serrano in a few of the women’s boxing matches of all time.
The winner has a fight against Katie Taylor following year anticipating them but first, local gratification is up for grabs between two New York friends who promised if the reward was big to fight each other. Tonight that instant arrives.
Serrano has won world titles along with her loss in 38 fights came. Hardy has racked up 22 successive wins and today, aged 37, has a significant opportunity with an even bigger fight looming against Taylor if she wins.
When Michael Hunter fights Sergey Kuzmin heavyweight contenders collide.
Both have enjoyed success on land lately — Hunter knocked out Martin Bakole to declare himself as a hazard in the branch, before Kuzmin made David Price retire in his corner.
«The dude is bigger, stronger and has longer expertise. However, I want to show myself,» explained Hunter whose only defeat at 18 came against Oleksandr Usyk if they fulfilled as cruiserweights.
Saturday morning at 2am, live on Sky Sports Action — Devin Haney vs Zaur Abdullaev, Heather Hardy vs Amanda Serrano, Michael Hunter vs Sergey Kuzmin.
