Vasiliy Lomachenko’s Career Feats

Vasiliy Lomachenko has retired from the sport of boxing, as Oleksandr Usyk praised his countryman. 

Lomachenko retired as a three-weight champion, having beaten George Kambosos Jr. in his last fight to become the IBF Lightweight Champion. He ended his pro-career with a 18-3-0 record, as we look at his career. Lomachenko is seen as one of the best amateur boxers of all time. His record stands at 396-1, while his only loss was avenged on two occasions. Lomachenko also won an Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012 while also backing that up with titles at the World Championship in 2009 and 2011. 

Lomachenko then decided to turn pro in 2012, winning a world title in just his third bout. He secured the WBO Featherweight Belt with a win against Gary Allen Russell Jr. via a majority decision. The Ukrainian would follow that up with a win against Roman Martinez for the WBO Super Featherweight Title. 
Despite being a much smaller fighter, Lomachenko was even competitive at 135 pounds. He defeated Jorge Linares to become a three-weight world champion, picking up the WBA Lightweight Champion. While his pro career may not have the longevity of others, Loma is in the conversation for a future Hall of Famer. Usyk has now given him his props.

Usyk On Lomachenko

“Thank you for your journey, your dedication, and your greatness. You are one of the greatest athletes the world of sport has ever seen, not just in boxing, but in sport, period. Your amateur legacy is unmatched. Two Olympic gold medals. Nearly 400 wins. A master of movement, timing, and precision. And in the professional ring, you made history again.

“Becoming a world champion in three divisions, doing what many thought was impossible, and doing it with style, class, and intelligence.# “You inspired millions. You changed the game. You set a new standard. I am proud to call you my friend, my teammate, my brother. Your legacy will live on for many, many years. In the hearts of fighters. In the minds of fans. In the history books of boxing. Congratulations on a legendary career,” Usyk said