Prominent Lightweight Veteran Lomachenko Reclaims Title with Emphatic Victory in Australia
Vasyl Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs), the seasoned Ukrainian boxer, has made a triumphant return to the top of the lightweight division. In a one-sided affair in Perth, Australia, the 36-year-old Lomachenko knocked out George Kambosos (21-3, 10 KOs) in the 11th round to claim the vacant IBF world lightweight title.
Lomachenko’s impressive performance against his Australian counterpart has demonstrated that he has not succumbed to the ravages of time, as he adds more silverware to his already impressive collection. The boxer, who had not stepped into the ring since a narrow and controversial defeat to Devin Haney in May 2023, did not miss a beat in his latest outing.
“He’s [Lomachenko] after Frank… Let me get Frank [Martin] first,” referring to his scheduled June 15 title defense against Frank Martin (18-0, 12 KOs) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Throughout his illustrious career, Lomachenko has faced a who’s who of the lightweight division, including the likes of Jorge Linares, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Teofimo Lopez, and Luke Campbell. Now, with the IBF title in his possession, his name has been linked to a potential showdown with Baltimore’s Gervonta “Tank” Davis (29-0, 27 KOs).
When informed of Davis’ comments, the newly crowned IBF champion Lomachenko calmly stated that he has never shied away from challenges and will explore the possibility of a unification bout with Davis once he has had the chance to rest after his triumph in Australia.
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates the potential clash between these two lightweight titans, Lomachenko’s triumphant return to the top of the division has once again demonstrated his enduring skill and resilience, making him a force to be reckoned with in the competitive lightweight landscape.
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