By: Sean Crose

At one point he was probably the largest in history – even better than Sugar Ray Robinson. Although this bold claim did not ultimately maintain, there is no doubt that Vasyl Lomachenko, who announced his pension, left his trail in the boxing sport. “First of all,” he said in the film on Instagram – “I want to thank our Lord, Jesus Christ for everything he did for me, for leading a proud newborn man through a path that routinely showed me that fame, heritage and recognition are not a real goal of life.”

Indeed, often conceited Lomachenko seemed both mature and modest in the film. “I am grateful for every victory and every failure, both in the ring and in life,” he said. “I am grateful that when my career is coming to an end, I gained clarity about the direction in which a person must undertake to achieve a real victory – not only in the ring, but in overcoming the ancient self. Only then can you receive your real reward.”

The fighter known as “Loma” then praised his parents. “Thank God for my wonderful, straightforward and kind parents – for their concern, their love and warmth that I felt throughout my life. My father not only taught me boxing art, but also how to be a role model for my own children, in the same way as he was always for me … I made a lot of mistakes in my life and in the gym, but he was always on my side, improving me in the event of

After turning to him and thanks, Lomachenko drew attention to the fans. “Of course, I wouldn’t be skillful either, so as not to thank you, my dear boxing fans around the world,” he said. “You have always supported me with my passion and experienced unforgettable fights next to me for over a decade. I hope you still love this sport, because people who enter the ring, risk their health because of their families. Peace for everyone, please bless your people.”

The history of Lomachenko is fascinating. After all time appeared from amateurs, he fought for the title of world champion in his second professional fight, losing to the game and the scorching Orlando Solido in 2014. After that, the man ran, who was almost terrifying. Indeed, Lomachenko had four opponents in a row, they stopped on the stools between the rounds, so impressive was his rapid set of skills.

The second defeat suffered a second defeat after a close fight against Teofimo Lopez with the world airy supremation in autumn 2020, and then won three in a row, after which he abandoned the controversial close decision about Devin Haney last year.

Undoubtedly, the 37 -year -old Lomachenko had a professional career for himself. His retirement is well earned.

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Former world champion with three divisions, Vasily Lomachenko, retired after 12 years in the PRO game. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KO) apparently burned out in sport due to injury, lack of motivation and willingness to spend time with his family.

Lomachenko in retirement: End of the era

The Vasily Record as an amateur is 396-1. Many boxing fans will agree that if Ukrainian Luchenko had changed a professional earlier, he would achieve much more because he spent several of his best years in amateur ranks, winning medals and dominating.

Burnout, injuries, family: Loma Out

• No motivation
• Back problems
• Family
• Content with heritage
• Age: 37

If Lomachenko remained in 126 and 130, where he was more suitable in terms of size, he would still be dominant and seen as warrior No. 1 in these weight classes. He was exceeded by his opponents in a slight weight when he got up in 2018.

His fight with much larger Devin Haney in 2023 was an example of Lomachenko’s lack of size for a division of 135 pounds. Despite this, he decided to stay in the weight class, instead of returning to 130 after losing the controversial decision about Devin.

The luxurious now and do not need money, 37-year-old Loma decided to hang gloves. He fought for the last time a year ago, when he knocked out the former united lightweight champion, George Cambosos Jr. In the 11th round, to capture the free title IBF 135-LB on May 12, 2024 in Perth, Australia.

Gervonta Davis, WBA master, hoped to fight Lomachenko in union, but the fight did not occur because the rest of 2024 was elected.

Along with the retirement of Vasily, his lightweight IBF title becomes empty, and the fleeting champion Raymond Muratalla is to be raised to the full belt holder with this organization. For the highest rank, this is positive because it is with them and maintains the title of IBF in their possession.