Devin Haney vs. Jorge Linares - 29 May 2021

[NoScoutingReports]

When are the ring walks?

The ring walks are expected to begin at around 4am in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK, while undercard action will be underway from 1am.

Nice one.

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BLH - Haney vs Linares predictions

Scott Christ (34-10-2)

I’m probably about as high on Devin Haney as anyone who doesn’t get paid to tell Devin Haney he’s great. I think there’s a very clear reason that the other top young lightweights are not rushing to fight Haney. It’s not that he’s some otherworldly puncher or mega-monster talent, but he’s calm, composed, skilled, and knows how to maximize his gifts and ability. He does not make big mistakes.

Now, granted, Linares is a significant step up in the competition for him, or at least should be. I fully respect that, but more importantly, Haney knows and respects it, too. That’s a big key. Haney is managed, promoted, prepared and matched the way he fights: Careful, with precise calculation. I do think Linares will have more success than others have had, but he won’t have enough to win the fight. Haney takes this one clear and exhibits his talent — without taking any big risks. Haney UD-12

Wil Esco (36-8-2)

Anyone who’s kept up with this blog over the years knows how much I’ve fawned over the supreme technical skill of Jorge Linares. In all honesty he’s been one of my favorite fighters because I think there’s such an aesthetically pleasing quality to Linares style, but he’s proven to be chinny enough that even when he’s up on points his opponents still have a chance. There’s also been instances where Linares has been stopped in rather quick fashion, which is additionally worrisome if I want to pick him to win.

I still think Linares is an excellent technician but in this particular matchup I think he’s going to have real issues because Haney is also a technical fighter who realistically could stop Linares at just about any point. To be clear, I don’t think Haney is a monster puncher, but for me it’s just more about Linares’ lack of ability to take a good shot that gives me pause. As much as I’d like to see Linares score a huge win, my better judgement just thinks of the three most likely outcomes (a Haney decision, a Haney KO, or a Linares decision) a Linares win is the least likely to happen. I’ll take Haney to win on points. Haney UD-12

Patrick L. Stumberg (36-8-2)

So long as Haney doesn’t fade the way he did against Gamboa, this is definitely a winnable fight. He’s one of the few lightweights in the game with faster hands than Linares, and his footwork and excellent control of distance should let him win behind his piston jab. If the legs fail him at any point, though, he’s in trouble; as we saw against Omar Morales, Linares can still unleash Hell, and Haney really doesn’t want any part of him in the pocket.

Linares has his fair share of red flags, though, and I find my worries about Haney’s motor outweighed by my far more supported worries about Linares’ thin skin and overall lack of durability. “El Niño de Oro” remains skilled enough to keep it competitive and take some rounds, but the younger, swifter Haney figures to potshot his way to a 7-5, 8-4 sort of decision. Haney UD-12

And the staff winner is...

Devin Haney (3-0)!

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Look Maggie..

Look who's in the middle of it all..

[margaret thatcher]

the real star of the show! ppl cant get enough eddeh

[KiwiRider]

Gee, hopefully Jorge will get his ears tucked after he hangs up the gloves, or maybe I can ask Peter Jackson if he needs more hobbits for an upcoming project

[margaret thatcher]

maybe he can use them as wings

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Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021
Start Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT | 1am UK
Location: Michelob Ultra Arena - Las Vegas, NV
Streaming: DAZN Worldwide

Running Order

Fight card subject to change

Live on Matchroom YouTube Before The Bell: 6:20pm ET | 3:20pm PT | 11:20pm UK

Super Bantamweight Bout
Amari Jones vs. Jonathan Burns

Followed by

6 Round Featherweight Bout
Ramla Ali vs. Mikayla Nebel

Followed by

6 Round Welterweight Bout
Reshat Mati vs. Ryan Pino

Live on DAZN: 8pm ET | 5pm PT | 1am UK

4 Round Light Heavyweight Bout
Khalil Coe vs. Daren Weeks

Followed by

12 Round Super Featherweight Final Eliminator for IBF Belt
Martin J. Ward vs. Azinga Fuzile

Followed by

WBO NABO Middleweight Championship
Jason Quigley vs. Shane Mosley Jr.

Followed by

WBC Super Lightweight Championship
Chantelle Cameron vs. Melissa Hernandez

Followed by

WBC World Lightweight Championship
Devin Haney vs. Jorge Linares

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DAZN broadcast starting now

[watsupdoc87]

Just turned this on to get the Quigley fight. Wards just lost. Got stopped. Might have hurt his leg before it. Only seen the highlights

[Boxing Prospect]

Fuzile Vs Ward was BETTER than I expected going in, not sure why Ward was the betting favourite though

[Boxing Prospect]

Quigley Vs Mosley was dire for 5 rounds, started warming up in round 6, and 7 has been a pretty damn good round...and 8 and 9 were good too

Shame the first half was absolutely turgid

[Boxing Prospect]

Yup that was a slooooow burner that got REAL good in the second half, if you're watching it back, skip the first 5!

[watsupdoc87]

Was about to fall asleep until about the 6th round. Thought Quigley nicked it. Just. Wasn't impressed but that could be because I was a bit cranky after nearly falling to sleep. Going sleep now tho

[coneye]

Haney looking real good at this stage ,, definetly looks a bit too quick , sharp , strong and young at this time

[coneye]

Good fight this one ,, Commentators blowing smoke up Davidsons arse

[coneye]

I've got 5 rnds too one , Hainey at the half way mark

[coneye]

Haney lost last couple of rnds , good fight ,, Davidson can't help that mouth of his ,, sticking his oar in again

[coneye]

Gooood fight , haney will win but should of had a point deducted for holding in the last 3 rnds

[Grilling Machine]

Mannix is a dafty, huh.

Haney won, but I don't think Linares was that far behind.

[coneye]

Haney wins ,, fair discision , but Linares gave him plenty to think about in the latter rnds ,,, Good fight though ,, Hearns delvered again

[Grilling Machine]

Yeah, 115-113 feels about right to me. Linares won his rounds bigger, just fewer of them. Haney's a bit vulnerable and lacks power to scare off on-top aggressors when he's hurt.

[coneye]

Think Haney --- Lopez ,, would be a good one

[Grilling Machine]

I'd pick Lopez in that one. Haney'd outbox and frustrate him for long stretches, but I think Lopez is young, strong and brave enough to come through late.

[margaret thatcher]

so much talk of haney being special, but everytime i watch him he just seems to lack something for me


he also made history back to back by being the only guy to beat linares and gamboa by decision, 8 of their 10 losses by ko except to dev

devon 'the decision' !