Bob Arum the promoter of WBO suoer featherweight champion Vasily Lomachenko (9-1, 7 KOs) says that the Ukrainian plans to perform at lightweight division in 2018 year: " Yes, he is indeed [going up to lightweight]. Lomachenko said that next year he will be fighting at 135 pounds."
Earlier, the Ukrainian said that he wants to fight Mikey Garcia, who has the WBC belt in lightweight division. WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares also mentioned Vasily as his desired opponent.