US EditionOlympic Star, 3-Time Pro Champion Vasiliy Lomachenko Announces Retirement From Boxing
- Vasiliy Lomachenko, a Ukrainian boxing legend with an 18-3 professional record, announced his retirement on Thursday via social media in 2024.
- Lomachenko began his pro career in 2013 after an outstanding amateur run and cited icons like Muhammad Ali as inspirations for his approach.
- He won world titles in three weight classes, defended the IBF lightweight belt, and was admired for his dynamic southpaw style and elite skills.
- In his retirement announcement, Lomachenko reflected on both his successes and setbacks inside and outside the ring, expressing appreciation for the journey and extending thanks to his fans and promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank.
- His retirement marks the end of a uniquely successful 11-year career that leaves a legacy of technical excellence and influence on modern boxing.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko announces retirement from boxing
Vasiliy Lomachenko has announced his retirement from boxing after a decorated career that included two Olympic gold medals and professional world titles in three weight classes. Lomachenko announced his decision with a video on social media Thursday. READ: Lomachenko knocks out Kambosos to win IBF lightweight title “I am grateful for every victory and every defeat, both in the ring and in life,” Lomachenko said. “I’m thankful that as my career c…
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Olympic star, 3-time pro champion Vasiliy Lomachenko announces retirement from boxing
Vasiliy Lomachenko has announced his retirement from boxing after a decorated career that included two Olympic gold medals and professional world titles in three weight classes.
Boxing champion, multiple world champion of numerous organizations, two-time Olympic champion and boxer with the best amateur record of all time, Vasily Lomachenko announced his retirement from sports at the age of 37.
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