Vasiliy Lomachenko’s Undisputed Championship Prospects and Opponents After Kambosos Jr. Fight
Ukrainian boxing legend Vasiliy Lomachenko’s pursuit of an undisputed championship continues as he challenges George Kambosos Jr. for the IBF lightweight title on Saturday in Perth, Australia. Lomachenko, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has been a world champion in three weight classes but has twice fallen short in his bid for undisputed status.
Road to Redemption
The Road to Redemption bout against Kambosos Jr. holds immense significance for Lomachenko. Despite being a heavy betting favorite, the Ukrainian knows that the Aussie has the potential to pull off an upset. Kambosos Jr. himself is seeking redemption after losing his unified lightweight titles to Devin Haney in 2022.
Dispute and Disappointment
Lomachenko’s previous attempts at undisputed greatness ended in controversial decisions. In 2020, he lost to Teofimo Lopez Jr. in a close bout, and in 2022, he dropped a disputed decision to Haney. Despite these setbacks, Lomachenko remains confident in his abilities and has vowed to finish his career on a high note.
Undisputed Dreams
A victory over Kambosos Jr. would put Lomachenko back in the title mix. According to Hall-of-Fame promoter Bob Arum, a Lomachenko win could set up a unification bout with unbeaten WBC champion Shakur Stevenson later this year.
Potential Hurdles
While Stevenson is a potential opponent for Lomachenko, there are some hurdles to overcome. Stevenson must first defend his WBC title against Artem Harutyunyan on July 6 and then decide whether or not to re-sign with Top Rank at the conclusion of his contract.
Future Opponents
In addition to Stevenson, Lomachenko could also face WBA champion Gervonta Davis, who recently defeated Ryan Garcia. However, Lomachenko remains focused on the task at hand against Kambosos Jr. before considering any potential future fights.
Unwavering Determination
Despite the challenges he has faced, Lomachenko’s determination to become an undisputed champion remains unwavering. He is confident in his abilities and knows that time is running out to achieve his ultimate goal. “In professional boxing, we have four belts [per division],” said Lomachenko. “We can’t be talking about four different world champions. We can’t. In boxing, we have only one champion, it’s the undisputed world champion.”
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