Vasiliy Lomachenko ends retirement: I’m back at 130

Former world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko has announced his return to boxing, vowing to end his retirement and fight in the super featherweight division. In an interview with DAZN from San Antonio, the Ukrainian star revealed that he plans to make his comeback in 2027 and target the winner of tonight's bout between Emanuel Navarrete and O’Shaquie Foster, who will possess three world title belts.

Lomachenko, who had left boxing due to the 135-pound weight class not being his natural weight, will be fighting at 130 pounds, a division he last contested in 2017.

The 38-year-old boxer admitted that while he feels good during his return to training, he is cautious about his age and the challenges ahead. Despite spending most of his professional career under Top Rank’s banner, Lomachenko expressed that he is not ruling out fighting for any potential promoter in the future. He last competed in May 2024, defeating George Kambosos Jr on the road in Australia to capture the IBF lightweight title.

With a professional record of 18-3, including 12 knockouts, Lomachenko's return has generated excitement among boxing fans. However, some viewers may question whether he has spent enough time away from the sport to have truly gained new perspective or if his age has caught up with him. Only time will tell whether Lomachenko will have a successful return to world title-level boxing.