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World Champion And Olympic Legend Announces His Retirement From Boxing
- On Thursday, 37-year-old Vasiliy Lomachenko officially ended his professional boxing career following an illustrious tenure in the sport.
- Lomachenko began his professional career in 2013 following his success as an amateur, where he secured gold medals at the Beijing and London Olympic Games, entering the pro scene with high expectations and immediate involvement in world title fights.
- He won world titles in three weight divisions, including the WBO featherweight crown in 2014 and the IBF lightweight title after defeating Australian George Kambosos Jr in May 2024.
- Lomachenko concluded his career with an 18-3 record, including 12 knockouts, and expressed appreciation for both his successes and setbacks inside and outside the boxing world in his retirement statement.
- He will vacate the IBF title, and the governing body may schedule a fight to determine a new champion, while his legacy as a future Hall of Famer remains secure.
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Ukrainian boxing star Vasily Lomachenko has decided to end his sports career at the age of 37.
Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles TimesBy GREG BEACHAM Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his retirement from boxing after a distinguished career that included two Olympic gold medals and professional world titles in three weight classes. Lomachenko announced his decision Thursday with a video posted on his social media. “I am grateful for every victory and every defeat, both in the ring and in life,” Lomachenko stated. “I am grateful that, as I come to the end of my career, I have gained …
The Ukrainian, Olympic Gold Medalist in Beijing and London, holds an incredible record, with 396 wins and just one loss - In 2022 he canceled his fight to defend his country in the Russia-Ukraine war
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