He’s back! Vasiliy Lomachenko officially ends retirement, targets undisputed crown

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Vasiliy Lomachenko, the multi-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has announced his return to professional boxing after a 17-month retirement. The 38-year-old Ukrainian boxer will drop down to Super Featherweight and is expected to make his comeback in early 2027. Lomachenko, who has an impressive 18-3 professional record and 12 knockouts, has entered a multi-year co-promotional partnership with Top Rank through his newly established company, Loma Power Promotions.

The former Lightweight champion, who unsuccessfully challenged Devin Haney for the undisputed title in May 2023, will now aim to become an undisputed champion by moving down to 130 pounds. No opponent or exact return date has been announced yet, but Lomachenko could face Charly Suarez as early as February 13, 2027, in what could be a step towards a showdown with unified champion O'Shaquie Foster later in the year.

At 39, Lomachenko will return to the ring after nearly three years away from competition, still boasting an unmatched amateur record of 396-1 and a quick rise to the top of the professional world.