Vasiliy Lomachenko suffers career ending injury during sparring; future in boxing remains uncertain reveals manager
Vasiliy Lomachenko's injury news has caused a stir in the boxing community, where his future appears to be quite bleak.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko suffers a brutal injury in training (Image via Bleacher Report)
The lightweight boxing community boasts an impressive lineup of professional boxers. Notable figures include Gervonta Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, and Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion. Additionally, Vasiliy Lomachenko, the IBF lightweight champion, is another elite boxer, though his career is currently in question due to an injury.
In an exclusive interview with Boxing Scene, Vasiliy Lomachenko’s manager, Egis Klimas, discussed the back injury the Ukrainian boxer recently sustained. Klimas revealed that Lomachenko suffered the injury during a training session. He will soon undergo an examination to assess the severity of his back condition. The results of this scan will be crucial in determining the future of the IBF lightweight champion’s boxing career.
Over the years, when career-ending injuries are speculated, boxers or fighters often face the possibility of being stripped of their championship titles. In the case of Lomachenko, what will happen remains to be seen. Currently, Klimas has stated that he has already informed the International Boxing Federation (IBF) about the lightweight champion’s situation.
Vasyl Lomachenko suffered a back injury in training, but will return to boxing if he's given the all-clear when he has an MRI in the new year. [@PugBoxing] pic.twitter.com/HJ82JR9jjB
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) December 28, 2024
As for Lomachenko’s next scheduled fight, there hasn’t been any confirmation yet. A few months ago, there was considerable talk about a potential clash between him and Gervonta Davis to unify their titles. However, that matchup did not materialize because the Ukrainian boxer expressed that he did not want to fight in 2024. With only a few days left in the current year, Lomachenko’s injury has drawn reactions from many fans and analysts.
Top Rank boss Bob Arum shares his take on Vasiliy Lomachenko’s future
One of the first notable individuals to recognize Vasiliy Lomachenko’s talent was Bob Arum, the CEO of Top Rank, who brought him into his stable and promoted his fights.
In his professional boxing career, Lomachenko has faced several formidable opponents. Most recently, he defeated George Kambosos Jr. and won the vacant IBF lightweight championship. Following that victory, Lomachenko’s promoter, Bob Arum, shared some insights about the Ukrainian champion’s potential next fight.
I don’t want to disturb him, I don’t want to rush him. He’s been terrific.
Bob Arum via Sky Sports
With news about Lomachenko’s injury emerging, there is uncertainty regarding who he will fight next. Additionally, the Ukrainian boxer’s promoters and team will have to wait for the results of his injury examination before deciding on his next potential opponent.
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