Super featherweight · Announcement · First reported: 4 Nov, 17:00 · Seconds Out
Vasiliy Lomachenko announces return from retirement at 38
Vasiliy Lomachenko, two-time Olympic champion and three-division world champion, returns from retirement at 38, signing a multi-year deal with Top Rank. His last fight was in May 2024, when he won the IBF lightweight title against George Kambosos Jr. Sources agree on his return at super featherweight.
Sources differ on retirement length: some mention eighteen months, others indicate he last fought in May 2024.
Neutral summary generated from the sources below. No article is reproduced: headline, one line and link.
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Never believe a boxer who talks about retirement: Vasiliy Lomachenko confirms the rule and announces his return
L'Équipe · FR · celebratory
original: Ne jamais croire un boxeur qui parle de retraite : Vasiliy Lomachenko confirme la règle et annonce son retour
Vasiliy Lomachenko returns from retirement and signs again with Top Rank!
Boxen1 · DE
original: Vasiliy Lomachenko kehrt aus dem Ruhestand zurück & unterschreibt erneut bei Top Rank!
Vasiliy Lomachenko Comeback 'Almost Finalised' As Planned Opponent Named
Seconds Out · GB · first reported
Vasiliy Lomachenko Returns From Retirement, Enters Multi-Year Partnership With Top Rank
FightNews · US
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Who reported it first
4 Nov · 17:00
Seconds Out: Vasiliy Lomachenko Comeback 'Almost Finalised' As Planned Opponent Named
5 Nov · 16:45
FightNews: Vasiliy Lomachenko Returns From Retirement, Enters Multi-Year Partnership With Top Rank
5 Nov · 19:44
World Boxing News: Lomachenko Commits Multiple Years to Undisputed Comeback
5 Nov · 19:44
L'Équipe: Never believe a boxer who talks about retirement: Vasiliy Lomachenko confirms the rule and announces his return
5 Nov · 22:58
Boxeo Mundial: Vasiliy Lomachenko exits retirement and establishes multi-year alliance with Top Rank
6 Nov · 21:33
Boxen1: Vasiliy Lomachenko returns from retirement and signs again with Top Rank!