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Vasyl Lomachenko Biography
Vasyl Lomachenko is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on February 17, 1988 in Ukraine. Southpaw has had an extremely professional career that was extremely successful, winning gold medals at Olympic Games in 2008 as well as 2012 Olympics in featherweight and light and lightweight, respectively.
His first professional fight was a knockout triumph against Jose Ramirez on a card featuring His first pro fight was a knockout victory over Jose Ramirez on a card headlined by Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Timothy Bradley. fighting. Timothy Bradley.
After failing to make the fight happen earlier in the year, Top Rank vice president Carl Moretti confirmed on September 28 that Lomachenko would defend his WBO title against 30 year old unbeaten Jamaican boxer Nicholas Walters (26-0-1, 21 KOs) at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas on 26 November on HBO. In previous negotiations, Walters turned down a career-high $550,000 purse, even after Lomachenko offered him a further $300,000 from his own purse if Walters won. HBO provided the remainder of Walter’s purse for the fight to go ahead. The event marked Bob Arum’s 2,000th promoted card, as well as celebrating his 50th anniversary as a promoter.
Following a third successful defense, Lomachenko, still the reigning WBO featherweight champion decided to move up weight to super featherweight to challenge Román ‘Rocky’ Martínez (29-2-3, 17 KOs) for his WBO super featherweight title on 11 June 2016 at the Madison Square Garden Theater. Martinez was coming off a draw against Orlando Salido in September 2015, after he controversially defeated him in their first fight in April 2015 for the WBO title. Lomachenko became the fastest boxer to win a world title in two weight divisions knocking out Martinez in the 5th round of the world title fight. Lomachenko dominated the fight from the start with superior footwork, hand speed and slick punching from different angles. According to CompuBox, Lomachenko out-landed Martinez 87 to 34. After the fight, Lomachenko called out Orlando Salido, “Hey Salido, I’m ready to fight you at any time, before the Vargas fight, I told him to win the fight but I never told him I wasn’t going to fight him if he didn’t, so let’s do it. I want to revenge Salido for my fans and give them a win over him.” Lomachenko was paid $850,000 for the bout, at the time a career-high purse.
He was taught under the tutelage of his dad Anatoly Lomachenko.
Name | Vasyl Lomachenko |
First Name | Vasyl |
Last Name | Lomachenko |
Occupation | Boxer |
Birthday | February 17 |
Birth Year | 1988 |
Place of Birth | |
Home Town | |
Birth Country | Ukraine |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
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Father | Not Available |
Mother | Not Available |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Elena Lomachenko |
Children(s) | Viktoriia Lomachenko, Anatoly Lomachenko |
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After winning the WBA (Super) and The Ring lightweight titles, promoter Arum stated that Lomachenko would defend the belts on 25 August 2018 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. A possible unification with WBO titleholder Raymundo Beltran (35-7-1, 21 KOs) was a likely possibility. After vacating his WBO title, Arum stated Lomachenko would not fight on 25 August. It was later revealed that earlier in the bout against Linares, Lomachenko suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He underwent surgery on 30 May at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. According to Lomachenko, the shoulder popped out and then back in in the second round. A new return date of December 2018 was targeted. On 10 July, Lomachenko revealed he would return on 25 August. However, on 31 July, his manager Egis Klimas told The Boxing Beat on ESPN+, Lomachenko would make his ring return on 1 December. In the interview, he also stated it would likely be a unification fight against the winner of the Raymundo Beltran vs. José Pedraza bout, which was scheduled to be contested on 25 August. Pedraza (25-2, 12 KOs) defeated Beltran via unanimous decision, winning the WBO title and setting up a fight with Lomachenko. In September, The Ring magazine announced the unification fight between Lomachenko and Pedraza would take place on 8 December 2018 at the Hulu Theatre in New York City.
Vasyl Lomachenko Net Worth
Vasyl Lomachenko is one of the richest Boxer from Ukraine. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vasyl Lomachenko's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played hockey in his youth in Ukraine.
He became a professional in 2013, joining Bob Arum’s Top Rank.
It was announced prior to Lomachenko’s mandatory fight against Piriyapinyo that the winner would next fight 28 year old Puerto Rican boxer Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs). Rodriguez earned the title shot after knocking out Martin Cardona. The fight was announced to take place on 2 May 2015 on the under-card of Mayweather-Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Prior to the fight, Rodriguez was on a 17-fight winning streak dating back to 2010, where the fight resulted in a first round technical draw. Top Rank announced before the fight that Lomachenko had signed a five-year contract extension. On fight night, Lomachenko retained his WBO title against Rodriguez via a ninth-round KO victory. Lomachenko’s speed and precision was too much for Rodriguez, who took a knee twice in the fight, once in the seventh and again in the ninth, which ended the bout. He was also docked a point by referee in fifth round for a low blow. Lomachenko landed 227 of 586 punches thrown (39%) compared to Rodriguez who landed only 55 of 285 (19%). After the fight, Lomachenko spoke through a translator about his performance, “I was just boxing for the fans, having a good time out there.” Top Rank were hoping to match Lomachenko with then-WBA featherweight champion Nicholas Walters in a unification fight. Lomachenko had a $750,000 purse for the defence.
Net Worth | $8 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Boxer |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Vasyl Anatoliyovych Lomachenko (Ukrainian: Василь Анатолійович Ломаченко , IPA: [wɐˈsɪlʲ lomɐˈtʃɛnko] ; also spelled Vasiliy; born 17 February 1988) is a Ukrainian professional boxer. He is a three-weight world champion, having held the unified WBA (Super), WBO and Ring magazine lightweight titles since 2018 and the WBC lightweight title since 2019 (promoted to ‘Franchise Champion’ in October 2019), and previously the WBO featherweight title from 2014 to 2015 and the WBO junior-lightweight title from 2016 to 2017.
In front of a sell-out crowd of 5,102 at the Theater, Lomachenko retained his WBO title, dominating the fight with superior boxing skills, forcing Rigondeaux to retire on his stool after round 6. Rigondeaux stated he had broken the top of his left hand in round two, which was the reason he did not come out for round 7. Rigondeax became Lomachenko’s fourth consecutive opponent to retire on his stool. The loss also marked the first time Rigondeaux had lost since 2003, when he was still an amateur. At the time of stoppage, Lomachenko was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards, 60–53, 59–54, and 59–54.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Vasyl Lomachenko height 5 ft 7 in Vasyl weight 61 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 61 kg |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Within a week of Lomachenko successfully unifying at lightweight, Top Rank president Todd duBoef announced Lomachenko would return to the ring on 12 April 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, headlining Friday night Top Rank Boxing on ESPN. With Richard Commey and Isa Chaniev set to fight for the vacant IBF lightweight title, it was highly likely that the winner would fight Lomachenko in what would be Lomachenko’s second unification fight. Top Rank intended to finalize the deal with promoter Lou DiBella, which would see Commey vs. Chaniev take place on 2 February 2019 at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. By the end of January 2019, purse bids for Lomachenko vs. Anthony Crolla (34-7-3, 13 KOs) were pushed back two days to 6 February 2019 with the minimum bid being $150,000.
Lomachenko was one of the most successful amateur boxers of all time, possessing a record of 396 wins and 1 loss, with his only loss avenged twice. Competing in the featherweight and lightweight divisions, he won a silver medal at the 2007 World Championships, gold at the 2008 European Championships, consecutive gold at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, and consecutive gold at the 2009 and 2011 World Championships. He is known for his exceptional hand speed, timing, accuracy, creativity, athleticism, defense and footwork.
Who is Vasyl Lomachenko Dating?
According to our records, Vasyl Lomachenko married to Elena Lomachenko. As of December 1, 2023, Vasyl Lomachenko’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Vasyl Lomachenko. You may help us to build the dating records for Vasyl Lomachenko!At the 2007 World Championships in Chicago, he won silver by beating Abner Cotto in the first round, Theodoros Papazov, Mikhail Bernadski, Arturo Santos Reyes, and Li Yang in the semifinal to reach fellow southpaw and Russian favorite Albert Selimov, to whom he lost 11–16.
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Lomachenko won gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He beat his five opponents by an astonishing 45 point margin, outscoring them 58–13, en route to his first gold medal at the senior level. He was subsequently named the outstanding boxer of the tournament and awarded the Val Barker Trophy. Additionally, he won gold again that year to also become continental champion at the European Championships in Liverpool.
Is Lomachenko fighting for Ukraine?
Lomachenko, 34, joined a territorial defense battalion in Ukraine last month and flew from Greece to his home outside of Odesa to be with his family. Kambosos’ promoter, Lou DiBella, told ESPN on Monday that Lomachenko has chosen to stay in Ukraine rather than leave the country for training camp.
Where is Vasyl Lomachenko now?
Lomachenko had agreed to a deal last month for a fight with Kambosos on June 5 in Melbourne, Australia, but the two-time Olympic gold medalist has elected to remain in Ukraine with his family rather than leave the country for training camp, Kambosos’ promoter Lou DiBella told ESPN on Monday.
Is Lomachenko still in Ukraine?
Vasiliy Lomachenko’s only fight for the foreseeable future will be for his home country against Russia, according to his manager in a brief interview for TMZ Sports. Lomachenko has decided to remain in Ukraine until the war is over.
Is Lomachenko the best boxer ever?
What cannot be disputed is that Lomachenko is the greatest amateur boxer of all time, with only one defeat in 396 bouts. He won the featherweight Olympic gold medal and was awarded the prestigious Val Barker Trophy for the most outstanding boxer at the 2008 Games in Beijing.
Did Klitschko brothers ever fight?
2013–2015: Wladimir dominance The brothers have a combined professional boxing record of 109 wins (94 KO’s) and 7 defeats, including 46 world title fights.
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