Vasiliy Lomachenko, a Ukrainian pugilist born in 1988, has earned the nickname "The Matrix" for his exceptional skills in the squared circle. He has conquered multiple weight classes, featherweight, super featherweight, and lightweight, claiming not only world titles but also unified and lineal championships at lightweight. Lomachenko currently maintains a record of 17 wins and 3 losses in 20 fights (17-3-0).
Lomachenko's dominance began even before turning professional. As an amateur, he amassed an astonishing record, with a near-perfect win rate and only one defeat, which he avenged decisively. He secured a silver medal at the World Championships, a gold at the European Championships, and back-to-back gold medals at the Olympics. His lightning-fast punches, impeccable timing, incredible accuracy, and unmatched speed in the ring made him a standout in the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
In 2013, Lomachenko turned professional and quickly rose to the top, capturing the WBO featherweight title in a mere three fights. His meteoric rise garnered him multiple accolades, including "Prospect of the Year" and "Boxer of the Year" from prestigious publications, and "Fighter of the Year" from esteemed boxing organizations. As of May 2024, he remains a top contender, ranking highly in both the pound-for-pound and lightweight divisions.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko Losses
Vasiliy Lomachenko has lost 3 times in his professional boxing career. Let’s take a deeper look into his defeats:
Vasiliy Lomachencko vs. Orlando Salido
Lomachenko encountered his first professional defeat early in his career, facing Orlando Salido in only his second pro bout. Despite the controversy surrounding illegal strikes by Salido and Salido missing weight for the fight, Lomachenko lost in a split decision. Nonetheless, this setback didn't tarnish Lomachenko's legacy, as he went on a 13-fight win streak after this loss.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez
Lomachenko's second loss was against Teofimo Lopez on October 17, 2020. This match resulted in Lomachenko surrendering the WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles, along with his bid for the IBF lightweight championship. Lomachenko lost the bout via a unanimous decision.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Devin Haney
Lomachenko's most recent loss came in a showdown against American boxer Devin Haney on May 20, 2023. The bout was for the lightweight undisputed championship title, with Lomachenko losing via a controversial 12-round unanimous decision.
Last Updated On May 9, 2024
FAQs
A. Vasiliy Lomachenko has had only three losses in his professional boxing career so far.
A. Vasiliy Lomachenko has only lost to Orlando Salido, Teofimo Lopez, and Devin Haney in his career so far.
A. Vasiliy Lomachenko lost to Teofimo Lopez via a unanimous decision in a 12-round bout.
A. Lomachenko lost the bout to Haney via a controversial unanimous decision in a 12-round bout.
A. Vasiliy Lomachenko has a record of 11 knockout wins in his career.
