1 Lomachenko vs Guillermo Rigondeaux
In this 2017 battle between two of the purest technicians arguably the best of modern times, Lomachenko ultimately won because he was simply too big for little Rigondeaux. Able to bully him and move him around, Lomachenko celebrated as his Cuban opponent withdrew from the fight after six innings.
2 Haney vs George Kambosos Jr 1
While not the most exciting bout in lightweight history, the one Haney produced against Kambosos in June 2022 was impressive given that he both fought in Australia and fought a man in Kambosos , who just annoyed Teofimo Lopez. The fact that Haney makes it look so easy is a testament to his skill level.
3 Lomachenko vs Jorge Linares
One of the best fights of Lomachenko’s career, this brawl against Linares in 2018 saw two highly trained boxers throw at each other with enough drama to make things interesting. However, in the end, after being eliminated in the sixth round, Lomachenko defeated Linares in the 10th round.
4 Lomachenko vs Gary Russell Jnr
Lomachenko’s passing of Russell Jnr in just the third match says it all about the extraordinary Ukrainian player. Though perhaps not at his peak in 2014, Russell, despite the loss, later went on to prove his worth by winning the WBC featherweight belt.
5 Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr 2
As might be expected since it was pointless, Haney at least proved that the first game was no accident by going back to Australia and beating the Kambosos again sometime later in the year. 2022. He did so, again, with his talent and jab.
6 Lomachenko vs Nicholas Walters
Though the loss to Lomachenko forced him to retire, Walters, before that night in 2016, was a fearsome destroyer of featherweights, going 27 games unbeaten. However, Lomachenko, then only 6-1, had no trouble quelling the Jamaican’s threat.
7 Haney vs. Joseph Diaz
Diaz, a former IBF title holder in the super featherweight, meets Haney in the lightweight in 2021, with his WBC belt at stake, and finds himself on the verge of a unanimous decision.
8 Haney vs. Jorge Linares
Too old by the time they met, and certainly not the same boxer who faced Lomachenko three years ago, Linares’ 2021 loss to Haney – by decision – was the beginning of the end for the equalizer. Venezuelan level.
9 Lomachenko vs Luke Campbell
Lomachenko’s decisive 2019 win over Campbell was his first and only appearance to date in the UK and it was an honor to see him perform. Always one step ahead of his opponent, a fellow Olympic champion, Lomachenko performed quite well.
10 Haney vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa
This is a far cry from the classic Gamboa, especially since he’s just been stopped by Gervonta Davis, but Haney still has to get the job done when he meets the Cuban in 2021. That he did too. , won boldly after 12 rounds.
