To the displeasure of the capacity crowd at MGM Grand Garden Arena, unbeaten Haney won a unanimous decision to remain boxing's fully unified lightweight champion. Judge Dave Moretti scored eight rounds for Haney (116-112), while judges Tim Cheatham (115-113) and David Sutherland (115-113) scored seven rounds apiece for him.

Haney, who became boxing's undisputed lightweight champion nearly a year ago, made his second successful defense of his four belts at 24 years old. The Oakland native retained his IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO 135-pound championships.

Although Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) is boxing's youngest fully unified champion in any division during the four-belt era, Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs) was generally regarded as the best opponent of Haney's seven-year professional career. Lomachenko tested Haney accordingly, but Haney proved himself capable of handling a complicated, experienced southpaw who is considered one of the best boxers of his generation.

Haney fought more aggressively than anticipated, took the fight to Lomachenko at times, and did good work to the body, particularly with his right hand.

Ukraine's Lomachenko, who started his professional career almost ten years ago, lost for just the third time. He began Saturday night much faster than he did when he lost a 12-round unanimous decision to Teofimo Lopez in their lightweight title fight in October 2020 at MGM Grand Conference Center. Lomachenko also finished the fight strong, but Moretti, Cheatham, and Sutherland still scored the fight for Haney.

Lomachenko and Haney raised their fists toward each other after the final bell rang as a sign of respect for an intense, back-and-forth fight.

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