Vasiliy Lomachenko, the IBF lightweight world champion, has officially announced his retirement from professional boxing.
In a video shared on his social media, Lomachenko stated, “There comes a moment in the life of any athlete when he hangs up his gloves. In our journey, this day has arrived. First of all, I would like to thank our Lord, Jesus Christ, for everything He has done for us, and led a small, self-centered boy onto His path, showing that recognition, history, and legendary status are not the true essence of existence.”
Lomachenko also used the video message to express his gratitude towards his father, his entire team, promoter Bob Arum, and his dedicated boxing fans.
