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The two-time Olympic champion (2008 and 2012), winner of Val Barker Cup (2008), two-time world champion and European champion in amateurs, as well as a professional boxer, who became the world champion in three different weight categories (57, 59 and 61 Kilo) for record-breaking minimum number of fights - 12. Vasyl also set the record for the number of fights for which he became the world champion in two weight categories - 7, and also repeated the record for the minimum number of fights for which he became the world champion - 3.
Vasiliy Lomachenko was born February 17, 1988, in Belgorod-Dnistrovskoe, Odessa Region, in the family of coaches Anatoly and Tatyana. He mastered all the basics of the "sweet science" under Joseph Katz, the late coach, then his father began to train the athlete.
The first international success for Lomachenko came in 2004, when he won European Cadet Championship (under 16) and became the best boxer of the event. In 2006 Vasiliy repeated his achievement, winning the junior world championship.
At his first ever adult World Championships in 2007, Lomachenko reached the finals, where he lost on points to Russian Albert Selimov. That defeat was the only one in Lomachenko's amateur career, but Vasyl was able to take revenge for it twice - at the Olympics in Beijing and within the WSB semi-professional tournament.
At the 2008 Olympics, Lomachenko won his first Olympic gold medal and won the Val Barker Trophy as the best boxer of the tournament. After the Olympics, Lomachenko took part in the European Championship where he also won gold. After Beijing, Vasiliy receives offers to go to the professionals, but on his father's advice he stays in the amateurs for one more cycle. At this point, Lomachenko is 20 years old.
In 2009, Vasiliy made up for the lack of gold medal on the World Championships, when he became the champion in Milan.
The 2011 World Championship takes place in Baku. Here Lomachenko becomes a two-time world champion. At the 1/8 finals stage, the judges judge rates Lomachenko's fight in favor of Brazilian Robson Conceição, but after the protest of the Ukrainian side they change the decision of the fight for the victory of Lomachenko unprecedented.
In London, Lomachenko gets his second Olympic gold medal and agrees to participate in the third season of the semi-professional league, the World Series of Boxing, where he reaches the finals with the team "Ukrainian Atamans". As a result, "atamans" become silver medalists, losing to the Kazakh team "Astana Arlans".
In the summer of 2013, Lomachenko signs a professional contract with Top Rank and in October he makes his debut fight, which is scheduled for 10 rounds and at stake of which is one of the secondary titles.
In his second fight in the pro ring, Lomachenko attempts to win his first featherweight title and faces Orlando Salido, but loses by split decision.
Lomachenko next fights for the vacant title against Gary Russell and becomes champion in his third fight, winning on points.
In his seventh fight, Lomachenko moves up to featherweight, where he scores an early victory over Rocky Martinez and becomes the world champion in the second weight class.
In his twelfth fight, Lomachenko moves up to the lightweight division, where he faces reigning champion Jorge Linares. In the sixth round, Vasily is knocked out for the first time in his professional career, but in the eleventh round he wins an early victory and becomes the world champion in his third weight class.
Currently, Lomachenko is among the best boxers in the world regardless of weight classes. For his lightweight unification bout against Jose Pedraza, according to the local Sports Commission, Lomachenko's fee was $1 million. Unofficially, the Ukrainian had to earn twice as much.
Vasily Lomachenko is married, raising a son Anatoly and daughter Victoria. Between fights Lomachenko continues to live in his native Belgorod-Dnistrovskiy and goes to the training camp in the United States only for the final stage of preparation to the fights.
Lomachenko's father, Anatoly Nikolaevich, continues to be the head coach of Lomachenko, and Russ Anber is the catman. Lomachenko's team also includes a psychologist, Andrei Kolosov.
Vasiliy is a koumate of another Olympic champion and current undisputed professional world champion Alexander Usik.
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Denis Berinchik, a challenger for the WBO lightweight title, spoke out about the upcoming fight between Vasyl Lomachenko and George Cambososos, which will take place on May 12.
"Yes, because he's not a bad fighter. I mean, he's constantly adding as a boxer. He has a steely character. He's going to box at home. I think that will add to his motivation. Plus, the fans put a little pressure on the judges," Berinchik is quoted by vRINGe.
The confrontation between Lomachenko and Kambososos will take place on May 12 in Perth, Australia. At stake in this fight will be the vacant IBF lightweight world championship belt.
As for Denis Berinchik, on May 18, he will fight Navarrete for the WBO lightweight belt.
Shakur Stevenson, WBC lightweight champion of the world, shared his opinion about former world champion in three weight categories Vasyl Lomachenko. Shakur called the Ackerman a legendary fighter.
"Absolutely, he is a legendary fighter. If he was bigger, he would be hell for a lot of people, but the only question is whether he will fight me before he ends his career," Stevenson wrote on his social media.
Vasyl Lomachenko will have his next fight against George Cambososos. The fight will take place on May 12 in Perth, Australia, and at stake will be the vacant IBF lightweight title.
Oleksandr Usyk's promoter Oleksandr Usyk, answering a question about Vasyl Lomachenko's career, wished all Ukrainian boxers to get rid of the Rocky Balboa syndrome.
"It's very difficult to talk about history in the subjunctive mood. Lomachenko had not the worst career in professional boxing. But it is eloquent that the Rocky Balboa syndrome (the American dream of our boxers and the hope that a contract with an American promoter is a ticket to the sporting and financial Olympus) should leave the heads of boxers. The example of Usik shows that the American promoter is not a mandatory reason for success," - said the functionary.
Recall, on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the title of absolute world champion in heavyweight with Tyson Fury.
Famed American promoter Bob Arum has spoken out about the fight for the vacant IBF lightweight title between Vasyl Lomachenko and George Cambososos, scheduled for May 12 in Perth, Australia.
"Lomachenko is still a great fighter. I think he won the fight against Devin Haney last year. But the judges decided otherwise. You have to respect their decision. Cambosos is a great boxer. He's always in great shape. It's gonna be a tough fight. We'll see who will come out victorious. I have a lot of affection for Vasili. He's a terrific guy, a great family man, a great father. We're in for a great fight.
It would be a great joy for me to see Lomachenko and Shakur Stevenson fight. It would be great to see two experienced guys fight each other," Arum said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hub TV.
George Kambosos knows what he's risking in his upcoming fight against Vasyl Lomachenko.
Vasyl Lomachenko's record currently stands at 17 wins, 3 loses and 0 draw.
Vasyl Lomachenko's last fight took place against Devin Haney on May 20, 2023, in Las Vegas, USA. He lost by UD in the 12 round. That fight was 11 months and 7 days ago.
Lomachenko's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 5 months and 9 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
Lomachenko was born in Ukraine.
The Vasyl Lomachenko is currently 36 years old. He was born on Feb. 17, 1988, so he will turn 37 in 9 months and 21 days.
Vasyl Lomachenko made his professional debut in October 2013, so he has been a pro for 10 years.
Lomachenko is 5' 6" (5 Foot and 6 inch) which is 170 cm (1 meter and 70 centimeters).
His reach is 65 inches (65") which is 166 cm (1 meter and 66 centimeters).
Lomachenko fights from a southpaw, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.
