Vasiliy Lomachenko Hangs Up His Gloves: A Legendary Boxing Career Ends
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Ukrainian boxing legend Vasiliy Lomachenko has announced his retirement from the sport after a distinguished career that included two Olympic gold medals and world titles in three weight classes. Lomachenko, who reflected on his victories and defeats, made his announcement via a social media video, expressing gratitude and a sense of clarity as he steps away from boxing.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his retirement from boxing through a social media video.
Lomachenko's career highlights include two Olympic gold medals and professional world titles in three weight classes.
He expressed gratitude for his career, mentioning both victories and defeats as significant.
Lomachenko won the WBO featherweight title in his third professional fight, and later the junior lightweight and WBA lightweight titles.
His professional record was 18-3 with 12 knockouts, with notable losses to Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney.
Bob Arum of Top Rank praised Lomachenko as a generational champion.
Lomachenko paused his career due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and fought only three times since 2021, with his last fight being a stoppage win against George Kambosos Jr. in May 2024.
