US EditionWorld Champion And Olympic Legend Announces His Retirement From Boxing
- Vasiliy Lomachenko, the 37-year-old Ukrainian boxer, officially announced his retirement on Thursday after a professional career started in 2013.
- He turned pro following a dominant amateur career with a 396-1 record and two Olympic gold medals from 2008 and 2012.
- Lomachenko won world titles in three weight divisions, captured four belts, and ended his career with an 18-3 record including notable losses to Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney.
- He stopped George Kambosos Jr. In May 2024 with an 11th-round TKO at RAC Arena in Perth, marking a strong finish despite judges controversially scoring his last fight.
- Lomachenko plans to vacate the IBF lightweight title, leaving a legacy defined by innovative technique and a future Hall of Fame induction.
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Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles TimesBy GREG BEACHAM Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his retirement from boxing after a distinguished career that included two Olympic gold medals and professional world titles in three weight classes. Lomachenko announced his decision Thursday with a video posted on his social media. “I am grateful for every victory and every defeat, both in the ring and in life,” Lomachenko stated. “I am grateful that, as I come to the end of my career, I have gained …
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