Lightweight prodigy Devin Haney became the undisputed champion in his decision after showcasing a stellar performance against George Kambosos Jr. Moreover, Haney won the respect of boxing fans with a genuine display of his technical prowess.
Haney faced Kambosos at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on June 5, 2022. In victory, he retained his WBC lightweight title. Meanwhile, he also won the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles, being the undisputed champion in the lightweight division.
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However, the bout evoked many reactions from fellow boxers and boxing fans alike.
Boxers react to the Devin Haney vs George Kambosos Jr. showdown
Multiple professional boxers let their thoughts be known during the Devin Haney vs George Kambosos fight.
Hope Devin Haney show out !
— Errol Spence (@ErrolSpenceJr) June 5, 2022
During the initial rounds, Errol Spence Jr. mentioned that he hopes that Haney finds a way to turn the fight around.
Kambosos a stupid fighter
— Joseph Diaz (@JosephDiazJr) June 5, 2022
Meanwhile, former interim WBC lightweight Joseph Diaz was sure to reveal his thoughts about Kambosos’ fighting skills.
They seemed both off, And off Rythm and now off to round 2. #KambososHaney
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 5, 2022
BORING!!!!
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 5, 2022
Similarly, former WBC interim titleholder Ryan Garcia did not mince words while revealing his thoughts on the fight. In fact, he even asked fellow contender Gervonta Davis to not let their potential fight end up like that.
@Gervontaa You Watching this stuff?? When We fight don’t let it be like this!!!
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 5, 2022
However, Davis was quick to silence Garcia about the scenario.
Shut the fuck up! https://t.co/oT17qUR1AD
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) June 5, 2022
My heart rate is very high right now #KambososHaney
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 5, 2022
8 rounds to 0 #KambososHaney
Incredible masterclass @Realdevinhaney
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 5, 2022
Teofimo watching this right now punching the air #KambososVsHaney pic.twitter.com/Xx5a9dvkma
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 5, 2022
YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul expressed his excitement about the fight. In fact, ‘The Problem Child‘ was all praise for Haney’s technical prowess. Moreover, he also subtly trolled Kambosos’s previous opponent, Teofimo Lopez.
And then there was a glorious finish
Both were all praise for Haney’s outstanding performance against Kambosos.
Congratulations @Realdevinhaney #alhamdulilah 🙌🏾
— Badou Jack (@BadouJack) June 5, 2022
Former world champion Badou Jack congratulated Haney on his win.
Great win ! @Realdevinhaney
— Errol Spence (@ErrolSpenceJr) June 5, 2022
Similarly, Spence Jr. also felt Haney’s victory was well deserved.
Shutout let’s go Devin!!!!
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) June 5, 2022
In the same vein, Terence Crawford also took to social media to congratulate the new undisputed lightweight champion.
U have to Command young @Realdevinhaney went all the way to Australia took all the straps in front of 50k in enemy Territory..
Devin Haney vs Tank Davis? hmm 👀
— Andre Berto (@AndreBerto) June 5, 2022
Two-time former welterweight world champion Andre Berto commended Haney for the shining win in Kambosos’s home country.
Well… #KambososVsHaney pic.twitter.com/1QWBIyuBXk
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 5, 2022
Meanwhile, Jake Paul also displayed the scorecard for the 12 rounds, showing that the victory was well deserved.
Congrats to Haney… but it’s was definitely just a bland fight, Anyways I’ll just say, you know who I want after Fortuna!!! 🥊 Let them have their rematch lol. Absolutely “nyquil” type of performance.
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 5, 2022
Garcia also congratulated Haney for his win. However, he felt the bout was bland and not very interesting.
Moreover, he also expressed his desire to fight Haney after his bout against Javier Fortuna.
Just reported that Georgie lost on purpose in attempts to deceive Devin. All about deception, that’s the Art Of War⚔️
— CalebPlant (@SweetHandsPlant) June 5, 2022
On the contrary, former IBF super middleweight titleholder Caleb Plant felt that Kambosos lost on purpose. In fact, he even called it an ‘art of war’.
Boxing fans also had a few words for the new undisputed champion.
Devin Haney is the first undisputed lightweight champion since Pernell Whitaker #KambososVsHaney pic.twitter.com/hpsYQ1XDjL
— fobra cade (@Fade_Cob2) June 5, 2022
A user, @Fabe_Cob2, reminded the boxing community that Haney was the first undisputed champion in the lightweight division since Pernell Whitaker.
Proud of Haney. Didn’t try and go for the KO. Stuck to his game plan. He will dominate any other lightweight as long as he maintains that discipline. #KambososVsHaney
— Dylan 🦅 (@BleedGreenHive) June 5, 2022
In George’s defense, he’s not used to going up against a title holder that doesn’t cry in the pre-fight interviews. #KambososVsHaney
— Fred "Never Convicted" Garvin (@FredGarvinReal) June 5, 2022
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The shit Haney had to go through to make this fight happen and still came out and boxed beautifully on enemy territory 👏🏽. #KambososVsHaney
— BXNG Daily™ (@BxngDaily) June 5, 2022
Similarly, a few other boxing fans also took to social media to congratulate the young champion.
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