Will the good Vasiliy Lomachenko, a sure-fire Corridor of Famer, field once more? Final seen scoring a commanding win over George Kambosos Jr in Could of this 12 months, “Loma” has since been in his native, conflict torn Ukraine, spending time along with his household whereas on the similar time pondering his future. His ring future.
Loma’s promoter Bob Arum, talking with Sky Sports activities, reveals how the very good southpaw has set a deadline for himself to resolve, and announce, whether or not he’ll battle once more. The deadline is fast-approaching: January 1st. Lomachenko, who will flip 37 in February, is presently 18-3(12) and he has as we all know gained world titles at featherweight, at super-featherweight, and at light-weight. Towards Kambosos in Australia, Lomachenko gained again a portion of the 135 pound titles he misplaced to Teofimo Lopez after which didn’t win again when he fought Devin Haney (this battle, in Could of 2023, being one which loads of folks felt Loma deserved to win).
Now, if he does field once more, who would possibly Lomachenko battle? Arum says he has given his fighter loads of time wherein to resolve what he desires to do.
“They instructed me that he was going again to Ukraine as a result of he needed to be along with his children who’re at school and there was bombing outdoors and he didn’t really feel he was within the place at that time to speak a few future battle,” Arum defined. “However he promised that after the primary of the 12 months he would decide. So what that call [will be?]I feel it’s true that he didn’t know at that time what resolution he would make. I don’t wish to disturb him, I don’t wish to rush him. He’s been terrific.”
Loma has certainly been terrific, along with his masterful boxing abilities and ring IQ serving up come very good ring performances. All the time outsized when boxing at light-weight, Lomachenko might most likely nonetheless make 130 kilos nowadays. But when he does battle once more, chances are high Loma will return at 135. And there are a selection of merely fascinating fights he might take on the weight. Simply think about Lomachenko and his “Matrix” in there with the likes of Gervonta Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and others.
Can Loma rule the world once more? Let’s see what that official resolution will likely be come January 1st.
