PERTH, Western Australia — After losing his unified crown nearly four years ago, Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko is once again a world champion.
Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) captured the vacant IBF lightweight world title by defeating hometown hero “Ferocious”George Kambosos Jr. (21-3, 10 KOs) via 11th-round TKO on Sunday afternoon at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
PERTH, Western Australia (May 10, 2024) — The weather forecast called for showers, which moved the open workout indoors. But the sun stayed shining, and the fighters congregated at the intimate Big Rigs Boxing Gym in front of a standing-room-only audience.
PERTH, Western Australia (May 9, 2024) —The fighter known simply as “Loma” hopes to add another belt to his extensive collection.
May 2, 2024 — Leading up to the May 11th showdown for the vacant IBF Lightweight World Title, Lomachenko vs. Kambosos at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, ESPN will air the original program: Redemption Road: The Path Back to Glory.