Ukraine has long been a boxing hotbed, producing far more champions and contenders than its population of 44 million would suggest. Now, some of the most famous boxers in the country are aiding in the defense of the nation against the ongoing Russian invasion, with a few taking on prominent […]
Tag: Vasiliy Lomachenko
Vasyl Lomachenko Continues Climb Back Toward Title Contention vs. Powerful Richard Commey
When Vasyl Lomachenko shockingly lost to Teofimo Lopez in October 2020, the defeat left the former pound-for-pound king outside the immediate lightweight title picture. But Lomachenko proved he was still an elite contender by beating Masayoshi Nakatani in June. Now, he’ll look to book his place in a championship fight […]
Vasiliy Lomachenko Needs Win over Masayoshi Nakatani to Get Back in Title Picture
Vasiliy Lomachenko suffered a shocking loss last October, when the pound-for-pound great lost his IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight belts to Teofimo Lopez. Now, Lomachenko will face Japanese fighter Masayoshi Nakatani in Las Vegas on Saturday in the hopes of earning a rematch with Lopez sometime in the future. […]
Vasiliy Lomachenko Undergoes Shoulder Surgery After Lopez Loss
On Saturday, Vasiliy Lomachenko lost his lightweight championship belts to Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision. On Monday, the former champion underwent shoulder surgery that will keep him out of training until early next year. Lomachenko previously had surgery on his right shoulder in 2018. Lomachenko Lost Training Time Due to […]
Vasiliy Lomachenko, Teofimo Lopez Battle for Lightweight Supremacy on Saturday
WBA and WBO lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko will put his status as one of boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighters on the line on Saturday when he takes on IBF lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in a title unification bout at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. ESPN ranks Lomachenko as […]