Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko won the fight against Australian George Kambosos and became the IBF lightweight champion of the world.
The title fight took place in Perth, Australia, on May 12. Lomachenko had the opportunity to win the title for the first time after losing to Teofimo Lopez in 2020 when the Ukrainian boxer lost the WBA, WBC, and WBO belts.
LOMA IS A WORLD CHAMP AGAIN.
LOMA IS A WORLD CHAMP AGAIN.
LOMA IS A WORLD CHAMP AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/IZDYaV7bhV
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 12, 2024
In the 11th round of the fight, Lomachenko defeated Cambosos early: first, he knocked him down, and then another, after which the fight was over. After the fight, Lomachenko thanked the Lord God, the opponent’s team, and his team, as well as the “people who watch boxing and cheer” for the victory. He dedicated his win to his father, Anatoly.
Lomachenko now has 18 victories (12 by knockout) and three defeats in the professional ring.
