"I'm grateful for every victory and every defeat both in the ring and in life. I'm thankful that as my career comes to an end, I've gained clarity about the direction a person must take in order to achieve true victory, not just in the ring."
"Lomachenko's decision comes just over a year after his last fight, an 11th-round TKO of former undisputed lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia."
Vasiliy Lomachenko, a former three-division world champion and one of the greatest amateur boxers, announced his retirement at 37. Known for his impressive amateur record of 396-1 and Olympic gold medals, Lomachenko turned pro in 2013. His last fight was a TKO victory against George Kambosos Jr. in 2024. Despite hints of a potential match with Gervonta "Tank" Davis, Lomachenko lacked the motivation to continue in boxing. In a social media video, he expressed gratitude for his journey, emphasizing the clarity he has gained on achieving true victory beyond boxing.
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