Boxing: Vasiliy Lomachenko will return to the ring this weekend to challenge for the undisputed lightweight championship. The Ukrainian superstar will face Devin Haney in a blockbuster contest. So ahead of the Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko fight, we look at how Lomachenko can beat Haney. Follow Haney vs Lomachenko LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
READ ALSO: Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko: Preview, Prediction and Latest Odds
Lomachenko goes into the fight as the underdog despite being a former unified champion. The Ukrainian will try to inflict Haney’s first defeat in his professional career. So here are five things we believe Vasiliy Lomachenko can do to increase his chances of beating Devin Haney.
Boxing: 5 Ways Vasiliy Lomachenko Can Beat Devin Haney
5 Ways Vasiliy Lomachenko can beat Devin Haney in the boxing ring
5. Keep Distance: The first thing we think Lomachenko should do is keep his distance from the American. We have seen Haney navigate a slug-fest with ease on multiple occasions. The American is very comfortable being the counter-puncher. Therefore, the first thing Lomachenko has to do is put him in unfamiliar territory.
4. Make the clinch count: If Lomachenko is going to box at a distance, he has to make it count every time they clinch. Haney often goes for the clinch in his fights. And if Lomachenko can land good shots just before, he can hurt the American champion.
3. Jab the body: Lomachenko and Haney have two of the best jabs in the division. However, Lomachenko’s experience and speed could serve him well. We think if he jobs to the body more than the head, it will work wonders for Lomachenko in the later rounds.
2. Southpaw stance advantage: Haney is very comfortable facing orthodox fighters. Lomachenko, on the other hand, is one of the best Southpaw boxers in the world. This will give Haney something different to think about in terms of angles, movement, and defense. If Lomachenko can use his southpaw stance to his advantage, Haney will be in trouble.
1. Footwork: It is no secret that Lomachenko has the best footwork in the division. The Ukrainian is so comfortable moving around in the ring. Haney, on the other hand, has decent footwork but not at the level of Lomachenko. Therefore, if the Ukrainian can use his footwork to come in and out of range quickly, change angles, and avoid punches, he could benefit massively.
So there you have it. These are the five things we think Lomachenko needs to do to beat Devin Haney. What do you think the Ukrainian boxing star has to do to beat the champion?
Follow Haney vs Lomachenko LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
Editors pick
