Devin Haney Defeats Jose Ramirez over 12 Rounds

Devin Haney, a former undisputed lightweight champion, won against José Ramírez by unanimous decision on May 3, 2025, in a Times Square outdoor boxing event hosted by Ring Magazine, marking Haney’s return after being granted “Champion in Recess” status by the WBC in June 2024.

The fight was part of the “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” card, a promotional tie-in with SNK’s newly released 2025 fighting game, broadcast live on DAZN with over 100 screens in Times Square, though it drew heavy criticism for being uneventful, with fans calling it a “snooze fest.”

Haney’s victory over Ramírez, a former unified light welterweight champion who lost to Arnold Barboza Jr. in November 2024, adds to his record but sparked debate, echoing past controversies like his disputed win over Lomachenko in 2023, where CompuBox stats showed a close match (Haney: 110/405 punches, 27%; Lomachenko: 124/564, 22%).