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An undeniable and mouthwatering showdown between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Devin Haney is ostensibly next for both fighters. Haney, of course, established himself as the man to beat in the lightweight division following back-to-back triumphs over George Kambosos Jr.
Although he’s remained mostly mum, Terence Crawford has revealed to the boxing world that his ambitions are as high as ever. The soft-spoken WBO belt holder at 147-pounds is scheduled to return to the ring in December, against dangerous puncher David Avanesyan.
Vasiliy Lomachenko stood on the doorstep of becoming an undisputed world champion just a few short months ago. Following George Kambosos’s unexpected victory over Teofimo Lopez, the Australian native brazenly choose the former two-time Olympic gold medalist as his next opponent.
Touted as a can’t miss boxing prospect, Robeisy Ramirez was expected to dominate much of his opposition, at least in the early goings. However, as the former two-time former Olympic gold medalist made his way to the professional games, he suffered an unexpected hiccup in his pro debut.
Hulu Theater, Madison Square Garden, New York City - Despite being in the infancy stages of his career, Brady Haven Jr. (8-0, 4 KOs) revealed that he was willing to take on all comers. Although he opened up tonight’s card at the Hulu Theater in New York’s Madison Square Garden by facing a fellow undefeated prospect in Eric Mondragon (7-1-1, 4 KOs), the lightweight up and comer had little to no trouble dealing with his man.
As Vasiliy Lomachenko’s ring return nears, most of the build-up hasn't exactly been centered around his upcoming foe, Jamaine Ortiz. Instead, fans of the 34-year-old former multi-divisional champion have salivated over the possibility of what’s next.
From the moment Vasiliy Lomachenko embarked on his pugilistic journey, the former two-time Olympic gold medalist was firmly of the belief that one day, he would cover himself in undisputed glory.
Having spent nearly one full year out of the ring while aiding his native land of Ukraine in the ongoing Russian invasion, Vasiliy Lomachenko is excited to make his return to the ring. Officially, the 34-year-old will attempt to re-establish his dominance when he takes on Jamaine Ortiz this Saturday night in Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater.
Normally stoic in his approach, Vasiliy Lomachenko flashed a bright smile after tipping the scales at 134.6. In what will be his first appearance in the ring since December of 21, the Ukrainian was met by exuberant and joyful cheers. However, just a few moments earlier, Jamaine Ortiz, his upcoming foe and former sparring partner, stood stone-faced as boo’s rained upon him.
After watching his undisputed world title dreams slip through his fingers, Vasiliy Lomachenko dusted himself off and worked his way back up the ranks. With the former two-time Olympic gold medalist racking up back-to-back victories since his close but clear defeat at the hands of Teofimo Lopez in 2020, George Kambosos Jr., who held the WBO, WBA, and IBF lightweight titles, selected him as a mandatory title defense.