Kenny Ellis Reacts to Lomachenko’s Reluctance to Fight Davis This Year
Kenny Ellistrainer of the WBA belt holder Gervonta “Tank” Daviscommented on the decision of the IBF and IBO lightweight champion Vasily Lomachenko take a break from his career and not fight Davis in 2024.
“If Lomachenko isn’t motivated by the prospect of becoming the face of boxing, then his team should hang up his gloves where he can never reach them again. He’s done.”
Earlier, Vasyl Lomachenko’s manager Egis Klimas said that the Ukrainian wants to spend more time with his family and spoke about his lack of motivation at the moment.
Lomachenko’s managers were reportedly in talks to hold a fight with the WBA belt holder Gervonta “Tank” Davis (29-0, 27 KO). The event was planned to be held in November 2024 in Las Vegas, USA at the MGM Grand or T-Mobile Arena.
On May 12, Lomachenko defeated Australian George Kambosos by technical knockout in his last fight. The Ukrainian won the vacant IBF lightweight belt, which was previously vacated by his previous opponent Devin Haney. Vasily also took the IBO belt, which was held by Kambosos.
On the night of June 16, Gervonta defended his championship title by knocking out his compatriot Frank Martin. The 29-year-old boxer remains undefeated, with 28 of his 30 victories coming ahead of schedule.
Source: Sportarena
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