Vasyl Lomachenko
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Former world champion in three different weight categories Vasyl Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) set his sights on a fight against former featherweight title challenger Charlie Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs), 37, after more than two years off.
About this informs Boxingscene.com.
According to sources of the publication, 38-year-old Lomachenko wants to take taking on a serious challenge against an undefeated fighter from the Philippines.
The Ukrainian boxer considers the fight with Suarez ideal for his comeback. In case of victory, Lomachenko will hope to get a chance for a match with champion in the first featherweight Emanuel Navarrete (40-2-1, 33 KOs).
Navarrete, who is still promoted by Top Rank, recently said in his first public comments about the possibility that former three-weight champion Lomachenko is targeting him that he is keeping his options open as he looks to the next step in his career.
WBO/IBF featherweight champion Navarrete said: “If he comes for me, (I’ll) focus on him.”
Speaking to ESPN Knockout, Navarrete 40-2-1 (33 KOs) expressed his respect for Lomachenko and his legacy after the two-time Olympic champion retired from the sport following his victory over George Cambosos Jr.
“He’s done more than enough already, hasn’t he? He’s done many impressive and very good things.” Navarrete said.
Recall that Lomachenko last fought in May 2024, when defeated George Kambososafter which he ended his career.
The day before, there was information about Vasyl’s return to the ring. A known insider statedthat the back practically does not bother the Ukrainian boxer and he is ready to hold several big fights.
Lomachenko’s manager also reacted to this news Aegis Klimas which confirmed recent information about the Ukrainian’s return to professional boxing.
