Devin Haney made history by defeating underdog hero years before Ryan Garcia rivalry

Current pound-for-pound star Devin Haney continues to be one of the most notable active fighters in boxing. Following his headline-generating showdown with Ryan Garcia , Haney will look to add another win to his resume on May 2nd, 2025. Haney is sharing a card with Garcia , as a huge rematch between the two is a possibility in the near future.

However, Haney has been involved in huge fights for a number of years now. In 2022, the former champion was able to make history in a huge headline bout. Devin Haney defeated George Kambosos Jr.



in 2022 to become the youngest-ever undisputed world champion 23-year-old Haney entered 2022 with a professional record of 27-0. As well as this, he was the WBC World Lightweight champion. Looking to defend his title, as well as claim the WBA, IBF, and WBO World Lightweight titles, he would face George Kambosos Jr.

in June 2022. Kambosos Jr. had a shock victory against Teofimo Lopez in his last outing, in a true underdog performance that was hailed by Joe Rogan .

The Australian had a 20-0 record and was looking to defend his world titles for the first time. However, the underdog could not pull off another upset in his home country. In a strong performance, Haney would get the better of Kambosos Jr.

over 12 rounds. The win would make Haney an undisputed champion for the first time. Not only is he one of the few undisputed world champions of the four-belt era , but he is also the youngest male fighter to claim the status.

Aged just 23, a young Haney would fully unify the lightweight division. George Kambosos Jr. could not get revenge on Devin Haney Due to a rematch clause that was negotiated for their first meeting, Haney and Kambosos Jr.

would meet again four months later. Again, the lightweights fought in Australia. However, Kambosos Jr.

would be unable to avenge the first loss of his career. This time winning by a wider margin, Haney retained his status as undisputed champion. The rematch with Kambosos Jr.

would be the second-last of Haney’s lightweight career. In May 2023, Haney faced Vasiliy Lomachenko , looking to defend his titles. Haney would emerge the winner in a close bout as the two fought in Las Vegas.

However, following the win, he would move to the super lightweight division. This article first appeared on Bloody Knockout and was syndicated with permission..