‘I was pinching myself’… Vasiliy Lomachenko’s world title opponent reacts to the retirement of ‘The Matrix’

George Kambosos Jr. recalls sharing the ring with a legend

In an interview with The Ring, Kambosos spoke on the honor he felt of having been the last man to go toe-to-toe with the Ukrainian ‘Matrix’.

Kambosos said: “Leading up to fighting Lomachenko I was pinching myself still, he’s a legend, he’s a guy I was looking at as a young kid, as an amateur coming through and look at him saying ‘Wow, look at this guy, he’s a legend.'”

On being the final man to share the ring with him, Kambosos said: “That’s an honor man. I wish him all the best. […] I’ll support him, whatever he does next. I know he’s supporting me.”

Lomachenko may have lost three times, and his record may not have reflected his true ability, but he will still go down as one of the greatest talents the sport has seen.

Vasiliy Lomachenko’s most controversial loss came just two years ago

After losing to Orlando Salido in his first world title attempt in his second fight, Lomachenko didn’t lose again for another 13 fights, dropping a decision loss to Teofimo Lopez.

Since then, he has lost to one man – Devin Haney.

Lomachenko won by a razor-close unanimous decision, but many fans were unhappy with the decision, believing the Ukrainian was the rightful winner.

Lomachenko’s retirement is great for Andy Cruz, who is now 5-0 and looking for a world title in his seventh fight.