Since the winner of the fight between Devin Haney and Vasyl Lomachenko was announced, the fans have been left in disbelief. Haney was successful in retaining his undisputed lightweight title. But, his win was not accepted by the fans. Both the boxers fought fair and had their moments throughout the twelve rounds of the fight. However, this fight is drawing a lot of backlash from millions of fans. Many believe the judges’ decision to be unfair and unjust to the Ukrainian professional boxer.
Lomachenko was displeased with the fight’s result, which can be seen in a new video clip doing the rounds on social media. In a recent clip posted online, Lomachenko can be seen crying in the locker room after the fight. And the fans have come together to show their support for the Ukrainian boxer.
The clip was posted on Twitter by ESPNRingside. The clip showed a heartbroken Loma struggling to control his tears after his devastating and the third loss of his career. This shows another side of the sport. And the emotions boxers experience.
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Loma put up a stunning performance for his fans, dominating the tenth and eleventh rounds of the fight. Many fans believed that the 35-year-old was the clear winner of the fight. But, to everyone’s shock, the judge’s scorecards said otherwise. Shakur Stevenson himself believes that Lomachenko was robbed of the titles.
This video has caused a stir among fans, who are as devastated about the result of the fight as the boxer himself. Many believe that the Ukrainian was robbed of the victory.
Fans show their support for Lomachenko
A fan reassured Lomachenko that he performed great inside the boxing ring. And that he was unfairly robbed.
You fought well Champ!! We all know you got Robbed tonight!!
— Jim Jean-Pierre (@JJean_Pierre) May 21, 2023
Another fan called Loma a “victim”
What we see here? A victim of a robbery. #HaneyLoma
— Hugo Curtidor (@hugocurtidor) May 21, 2023
A fan believes that Lomachenko was fighting something bigger than himself and the sport.
You can tell he was fighting for something bigger than him, his country!
— Jabari Edwards Jr (@JabKennels) May 21, 2023
Another fan believes that the scorecards do not reflect what happened inside the boxing ring.
the scorecards weren’t reflective of what happened in the ring and the realisation has probably set in that he was never going to win that fight if it went to the judges.
— balley_S (@Bal_Shek) May 21, 2023
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A fan believes that Loma should’ve been the one holding the title belts. And, that the video shows the pain of this robbery.
This is what it feels like when you know you should be the one holding the belt. Robbery! #LomaWon
— Coach Teran (@teranprofe) May 21, 2023
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