Modern boxing legend Vasiliy Lomachenko officially retires from boxing

The record-breaking boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko hangs up his gloves

Following a remarkable professional career, the great Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his retirement from boxing. Top Rank has been privileged to promote “Loma” for the entirety of his historic journey, which included world titles in three weight classes and recognition as the sport’s preeminent pound-for-pound fighter.

Lomachenko tied a boxing record by winning a world title in his third professional bout and became a three-weight world champion in 12 fights, setting a new standard in the sport.

Before turning pro, he had an incomparable amateur record of 396-1, winning a pair of Olympic and World Championship gold medals for his native Ukraine. In 2022, he put his career on hold, returning to his homeland to join a territorial defence battalion after the Russian invasion.

Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum said, "It’s been an honour for all of us at Top Rank to promote the pro boxing career of Vasiliy Lomachenko. He was a generational champion, and we will all miss his participation in the sport."

Roll of Honour

2004 Cadet European Championships gold
2006 Junior World Championships gold
2007 World Championships silver
2008 European Championships gold
2008 Olympic Games gold
2009 World Championships gold
2011 World Championships gold
2012 Olympic Games gold

WBO International featherweight title
WBO World featherweight title
WBO World super-featherweight title
WBA Super World lightweight title
The Ring lightweight title
WBO World lightweight title
WBC World lightweight title
WBO International lightweight title
IBF World lightweight title
IBO World lightweight title

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