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.

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– The International Hall of Fame (IBHOF) will honor its class 2025 this week, June 5-8, in the great celebration of the best boxing. The star of the inducthenium stars is the Filipino icon of Manna “Pac Man” Pacquiao, the only world champion in the history of boxing, next to the valued sender and journalist Randy Gordon, an outstanding voice as a boxing commentator. They are joined by an unusual group of fighters, judges and colleagues who left an indelible mark in sport. The induction weekend, which took place in “Boxing’s Hometsown” Canastot in Up-to-date York, promises the historical meeting of royal boxing.

Manny Pacquiao: The global icon enters immortality

Manny Pacquiao, commonly considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, enters IBHOF in its first year of qualification. With a professional career in 1995–2021, Pacquiao gathered a record 62-8-2, including 39 knockouts, and won the world titles in eight weight divisions-from flying weight after the weight of Super Welter weighing. His victories over the Hall of Famers, such as Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto and Oscar de la Hoya, strengthened his heritage as a pound for pounds of titan. The stimulating Pacquiao style, marked by a blad of speed and a relentless work indicator, made him a global sensation and national hero in the Philippines.

“I am very joyful that I was chosen to enter the International Gallery of Sław.

Pacquiao induction is not a surprise, and voters like Mike Coppinger from ESPN call him the “Slam-Dunk” candidate. His trainer, Freddie Roach, Sam Ibhof InDuCtee 2012, compared Pacquiao to Muhammad Ali, saying: “I opened my gym, a wild card boxing club, hoping that the next Muhammad Ali would pass through the door. I knew little that in 2001, my mhammad Ali would consider 122 pounds.”

Randy Gordon: The Voice of Boxing Honored

Randy Gordon, a multi -faceted figure in boxing, is introduced to the category of observers for the decades of the contribution as a journalist, sender and former Commissioner for Sporting of the State of Up-to-date York. As a commentator of Boxing Insider, a thorough analysis and passion of Gordon for this sport made him a beloved figure among fans. His career also includes the survival of the editor -in -chief of the magazine, in which he helped to shape boxing journalism and as a radio host of Siriusxm, in which his story enlivened the history of this sport.

After receiving the call to Hala Gordon, he expressed disbelief and joy: “I have many great telephone calls during my career – from Bert Sugar to become the editor of the governor to become Up-to-date York Commissioner. But this is the biggest business conversation in boxing in all my life. Is this true?”

Gordon’s induction recognizes his role in maintaining boxing heritage through the media and his spokesman in the safety of fighters during his stay as a commissioner. His presence during the ceremony undoubtedly resonates with fans who followed his commentary on boxing and more.

Class 2025: Different first floor group

Class 2025 includes 14 inductions in many categories, voted by boxing Writers Association of America and the panel of international boxing historians. The following legends will be saved along with Pacquiao and Gordon:

• Contemporary category of men:
• Vinny Paz (“The Pazmanian Devil”), world champion with two divisions known for his heart and the spirit of returning, including an unusual return after a neck injury ending on the neck. He exclaimed: “This is the best telephone conversation I’ve ever taken! I love it, I love it, I love it!”
• Michael Nunn (“Second to”), former medium weight master and super medium weight, who said: “This is the crowning moment of my career.”
• Category of newfangled women:
• Yessica “KIKA” ChavezThe former champion of WWC Flyweight IBF Junior and WBC from Mexico, celebrated her technical efficiency.
• Anne Sophie MathisFrench power that maintained the titles of WBA and WBC Junior Welter weighing.
• Mary Jo SandersShe was the WBA and Junior Champion of WBC, known for her skills and perseverance.
• Category Women Trailblazer:
• Cathy “Cat” DavisA pioneer who helped raise women’s boxing in the early years.
• Category without participants:
• Kenny BaylessA respected judge who had countless struggles at high rates with honesty and self -control.
• Al Gavin (Poshumous), the legendary cutman, whose work ensured the safety of fighters.
• Harry Gibbs (posthumous), a worshiped judge whose heritage lasts in sport.
• Observer category:
• Ross GreenburgFormer HBO Sports Director, whose productions raised the global range of boxing. Greenburg noticed: “This is a handsome honor. I put my heart into it and all my colleagues I have worked with for years, put it in all this.”
• Category of venerable timers:
• Rodrigo Valdez (Posthumous), the Colombian medium scale champion, who competed in 1963–1980.
• Pioneering category:
• Owen Swift (Poshumous), an early figure in the history of boxing, whose contribution was made by the foundations under contemporary sport.

Celebration weekend

The IBHOF induction weekend, lasting from June 5 to June 8, 2025, will be offered a schedule of events in Canastot and the nearby Turning Stone Resort casino. Fans can expect Ringside Talks, a 5K race, a parade run by the Great Marshal Sydney Sweeney, autograph sessions and the induction ceremony itself on June 8, which will be sent live stream.

The ceremony will also include the frequency of boxers, such as Nonito Donaire, a four -way world champion who will join Pacquiao on the occasion of the ceremony. “Noneto Donaire delighted fans around the world with his stimulating and skillful style of the ring,” said executive director Ibhof Edward Brophy. “We are glad that in June he will visit Canastot for the first time.”

The legacy preserved

Class 2025 embodies immunity, courage and perfection defining boxing. From the incomparable achievements of Pacquiao in the ring to the lasting voice of Gordon behind the microphone, this year’s Inducki represent the past, present and the future of this sport. Because Canastota is preparing to welcome fans from around the world, Ibhof induction weekend promises to be the right tribute to these legends.

“We are very excited

The great boxing Vasiliy Lomachenko retired from boxing at the age of 37 after a unique career both amateur and professional.

The Ukrainian Supergivid gathered one of the largest amateur records at 396-1 before Turning Pro.

Lomachenko entered sport as a teenager who was trained by his father and coach Anatoly Lomachenko.

Vasiliy appeared on the stage in 2006, winning the Youth World Championships. Then he won silver in a featherweight in the Amateur World Championships in Chicago.

“Loma” suffered the only loss of his career in the unpaid code in the final against Albert Selimov.

The following year, Lomachenko won gold at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. He repeated a feat four years later in London, winning Olympic gold again.

In the meantime, Lomachenko won the world championship twice, looking unbeatable.

After London, the time has come for Lomachenko to become a professional. The availability of the 25-year-old has changed the plans of each promoter around the world.

Ultimately, the legendary promoter Top Rank Bob Arum won the race.

According to World Boxing News, Oscar de la Hoya was a leader and almost signed a contract with the Golden Boy Promotions.

However, Arum promised Lomachenko that he could order him and fight for the title of world champion in the first and second duel.

Then the contract was concluded.

Lomacheko actually wanted to compete for the belt in his first duel. Despite this, when Arum explained that it was impossible due to the need for the ranking, the amateur star agreed and signed the contract.

Turning Pro in October 2013 Lomachenko fought for the International Title of the WBO featherweight against Jose Luis Ramirez. This scenario meant that Lomachenko would be assessed by the WBO in the first fifteenth and qualifying for the title in his next fight.

The impressive space of the fourth round assured that everyone in the division knew that Lomachenko was a real opportunity.

Five months later, after he turned 26, Arum brought Loamchenko with an experienced professional Orlando Salido. The Mexican had 55 professionals at the belt and was a high order for Lomachenko only in his second fight in paid ranks.

Lomachenko was aimed at destroying the record for the fastest winning title of the world champion in history, but Salido had other ideas.

Salido nodded thanks to the divided decision to Alamodome in San Antonio. Despite his failure, Lomachenko proved that he was a world -class and belonged to the ring with Salido caliber boxers.

Three months later, Arum had all confidence in putting Lomachenko with Gary Russell Jr. On an empty WBO belt, which he missed against Salido.

This time Lomachenko completed his unique mission and won his first world title in his third fight.

Creating three defense, Lomachenko moved to win the title of WBO Super Feather Wweight against Roman Martinez. In this process he became the king of two weighted in seven duels.

There were four more defenses, including the outstanding victory over the Cuban legend of Guillermo Rigondeaux. Then Loma defeated Jorge Linares to become the number of WBN Pound for pounds before he sought for the third grade in his 13th duel.

Lomachenko rejected Jose Pedraza before he set out to double English, which would mean the unification of a slight division.

The detention of Anthony Collla in four in Staples Center and dropping and defeating Luke Campbell in London gave Lomachenko WBO and WBC Lightweight Champion.

With a certain place in the history of boxing, Lomachenko signed a contract with the unknown Teofimo Lopez in the highest rank bubble at MGM Grand.

Lopez won the shock to cause only the third loss of Lomachenko in over 400 duels, amateur and professional.

By putting a loss on one side, Lomachenko won three wins in a row to put himself on a crack at Unified Champion Devin Haney.

In the battle of May 2023, which was the most thinking of Lomachenko enough to win, Haney decided what quickly became his least favorite place to the box in MGM in Las Vegas.

Lomachenko fought again before he decided to hang the gloves. “Hi-tech” defeated George Cambosos Jr. For an empty IBF title in Australia to complete his career as a five -time world champion in three expiry.

Lomachenko announced that he had had a year to leave this sport, he announced his retirement to the world, despite reports of further negotiations with Gervont Davis.

He said: “First of all, I want to thank our Lord Jesus Christ for everything he did for me. For leading a proud youthful man on a path that eventually showed me that fame, heritage and recognition are not a real goal of life.

“I am grateful for every victory and every failure, both in the ring and in life. I am grateful that when my career ends, I generated clarity about the direction in which a person must achieve to achieve a real victory, not only in the ring, but in overcoming his ancient self.

“Only then can you receive your real reward. I thank God for my wonderful, kind parents, for their protection and love, and the heat that I felt throughout my life.

“My father (Anatoly) not only taught me boxing art, but also how to be a role model for my own children, as he was always for me.

“I made a lot of mistakes in my life and in the gym, but he was always mine. He improved me if necessary. I have many heated memories, Dad, I love you very much.

“You have always stood with me for my family. You shared your joy in my victories and felt pain in my losses, but these moments are only stronger.

“Anatolyiovich, you He is a really unique person who taught me so much. Without you, my career puzzles would not happen.

“You are a world -class professional. Our journey had ups and downs, but we faced dignity. Your personal characteristics are something else. You are a man who devotes his time and energy to others. I am grateful that a professional relationship has become a real friendship. Thank you for everything.

“To Egis (Klimas) for everything you have done for me and my family, you are a man who knows his craft, the best manager in the world. You are a man who knows his craft who became a friend and part of our family.

“Your professionalism goes hand in hand with your character, honesty, honesty, kindness and the ability to find a solution in every situation.

“You were a manager who managed one hundred percent challenge with every challenge. I wish the strength of spirit and the best health that thanks to you recent boxing stars can enhance.

“I want to thank the highest rank and Bob Arum for an amazing opportunity to present my skills in boxing. I am grateful to the United States of America for giving me the opportunity to realize my potential.

“And of course it would be that I do not mention you, my dear boxing fans around the world. You have always supported me with passion and for over a decade you have experienced unforgettable fights.

“I hope you still love and respect this sport as passionately, because a man who enters the ring risks his health because of his family.

“Here is everyone, please bless your people.”