It is still unclear whether the titles lost by Vasily earlier will be at stake in the proposed fight between the Ukrainian and Kambosos
Egis Klimasmanager of a former world champion in three weight categories Vasily Lomachenkoconfirmed that his protégé will fight in January, but has not yet named his opponent.
It was assumed that the Ukrainian would fight George Kambosos in Australia, but there is still uncertainty about this. The problem is that the planned fight may not be a title fight, despite the fact that the belts of former absolute lightweight champion Devin Haney became vacant after the latter moved to the welterweight category.
“The title is currently unavailable. Lomachenko is scheduled to fight in February. The announcement should take place in the next few days,” Klimas said.
Let us remind you that Lomachenko’s promoter Bob Arum announced plans to organize a fight between the Ukrainian boxer and Kambosos in Australia in February 2024. According to the functionary, “Vasily can regain his titles,” in particular, the IBF title. However, it is now reported that Haney has only been officially stripped of his WBC belt.
Lomachenko fought his last fight in May 2023, losing to the same Haney in a fight for the title of absolute world lightweight champion. After the defeat, Vasily decided to take a vacation until the end of the year.
Source: Sportarena
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