Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez Odds, Live Stream and KO, Judges' Scorecards Predictions

Redemption is the name of the game Friday night in Time Square when former champions Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez each look to regain their form and potentially enter championship contention with a win.

Haney was last seen competing against Ryan Garcia in the notorious fight that was initially ruled a loss before being switched to a no contest. Ramirez is looking to avenge a loss by unanimous decision to Arnold Barboza.

A competitive fight on paper, it is on the undercard for Garcia's return to the ring.

Live Stream and Information

Date: Friday, May 2

Start Time: 6:00 p.m. EST (main event walk-outs approximately 8:00 p.m.)

Location: Times Square, New York City

Streaming: DAZN pay-per-view

Prediction

Haney has the potential to be one of the best fighters in the sport when he is at his best. Strategically, he boxes opponents out, creating distance and rarely allowing his opponent to get too close. His counter-punching is one of his greatest attributes, as is his ability to stick and move. He should land more than he misses against Ramirez and lead the match in punches.

The question is whether his defensive shortcomings will prove the difference in the fight.

He struggles with punches from the left. That weakness was in full display in his first fight with Garcia and will doom him to defeat against Ramirez if he lets him land too many of them.

Luckily for Haney, it is his ability to dictate pace and prevent his opponent from getting close enough to rock him with those punches that will be key to victory for him.

If he can keep Ramirez from cutting off the ring and defend that left hook far better than he has previously, Haney wins easily. If he lets Ramirez get in on him, turn it into a fight of body shots, and rock him once or twice, all bets are off.

A fight between two patient boxers who will not get suckered into an exchange of haymakers, this feels like one destined to be decided by a judge's scorecard.

If so, Haney wins and potentially sets in motion a rematch with Garcia.

Prediction: Haney wins via unanimous decision