Lomachenko says he is returning at 130 lb in 2027, says he quit because he was tired and 135 lb was not his natural weight; no fight is booked.
From 2 reports by 2 outletsLatest Lomachenko says he quit because he was tired and 135 lb was not his natural weight 2 outlets
What we know
- Lomachenko says he will return to boxing in 2027 at 130 lb.
- He is targeting the winner of Emanuel Navarrete vs. O'Shaquie Foster and still wants to go undisputed.
- Lomachenko says he quit after beating George Kambosos in May 2024 because he was tired of boxing and 135 lb was not his natural weight.
- Lomachenko's Top Rank contract has ended, and he does not rule out fighting for Top Rank again.
Reported, not confirmed
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ESPN's Brian Custer reported Lomachenko is keen on a fight with WBA champion Anthony Cacace, who defends against Nick Ball on Dec. 19 in Belfast.
Combat Sports UK
Vasiliy Lomachenko has confirmed he plans to end his retirement and return to boxing in 2027 at super featherweight. He spoke about the plans on the DAZN broadcast from San Antonio.
Lomachenko said he is targeting the winner of Saturday's fight between Emanuel Navarrete and O'Shaquie Foster, who will hold three world title belts, and that he still wants to become undisputed. He said he left boxing because 135 lb was not his natural weight.
Now 38 and turning 39 in February, he said he feels good in training but is cautious. "During the preparation, it looks very good, but nobody knows what will happen after another month or two of preparation," he said.
He was at a Top Rank event and, with his Top Rank contract ended, is not ruling out fighting for the promotion again. He last fought in May 2024, when he stopped George Kambosos Jr. to win the IBF lightweight title.
Lomachenko said he is targeting the winner of Saturday's fight between Emanuel Navarrete and O'Shaquie Foster, who will hold three world title belts, and that he still wants to become undisputed. He said he left boxing because 135 lb was not his natural weight.
Now 38 and turning 39 in February, he said he feels good in training but is cautious. "During the preparation, it looks very good, but nobody knows what will happen after another month or two of preparation," he said.
He was at a Top Rank event and, with his Top Rank contract ended, is not ruling out fighting for the promotion again. He last fought in May 2024, when he stopped George Kambosos Jr. to win the IBF lightweight title.
- Summary
- Lomachenko says he is returning at 130 lb in 2027, says he quit because he was tired and 135 lb was not his natural weight; no fight is booked.
- Key points (one per line)
- Lomachenko says he will return to boxing in 2027 at 130 lb and is targeting the Navarrete-Foster winner.
He says he quit after beating George Kambosos in May 2024 because he was tired of boxing and 135 lb was not his natural weight.
ESPN's Brian Custer reported he is keen on a fight with WBA champion Anthony Cacace, who wants to focus on Nick Ball.
No opponent, date or promoter has been announced.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Bad Left Hook | https://www.badlefthook.com/boxing-news/119905/vasiliy-lomachenko-im-back-at-130-boxing-news-2026
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/8e0edd42-0583-4b0e-8570-69bfde2741e6/vasiliy-lomachenko-back-at-130-explains-walking-away-from-tank-davis
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