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Vasiliy Lomachenko

Vasiliy Anatoliyovich Lomachenko is a Ukrainian former professional boxer and two-time Olympic gold medallist.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Vasiliy Anatoliyovich Lomachenko is a Ukrainian former professional boxer and two-time Olympic gold medallist. He won world titles in three weight classes and was known for his technical style, footwork, and angles. He retired in 2025 after finishing with a professional record of 18 wins and 3 losses.

Early life and amateur career

Lomachenko was born in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, in what is now Ukraine. He became one of the most successful amateur boxers in history, winning Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012 and posting an amateur record reported as 396-1.

Professional career

Lomachenko turned professional in 2013 and quickly became a world title contender. He won championships in three weight classes and became known for winning titles at an unusually fast pace.

Style and reputation

Lomachenko was a southpaw known for exceptional footwork, timing, and creative punching angles. His technical style led many boxing observers to rank him among the most skilled fighters of his era.

Retirement

Lomachenko ended his career in 2025, following an inactive period after his May 2024 bout against George Kambosos Jr. He retired with a professional record of 18-3.

Key facts

  • Won Olympic gold medals at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Games.
  • Compiled an amateur record widely reported as 396 wins and 1 loss.
  • Held world titles in featherweight, super-featherweight, and lightweight divisions.
  • Won the WBA lightweight title in 2018 after defeating Jorge Linares.
  • Retired from professional boxing in 2025 after his final bout in May 2024.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vasiliy Lomachenko?
He is a Ukrainian former professional boxer and two-time Olympic gold medallist who won world titles in three weight classes.
What is Lomachenko’s professional record?
He retired with 18 wins and 3 losses, including 12 wins by knockout.
What weight classes did Lomachenko win world titles in?
He won world titles at featherweight, super-featherweight, and lightweight.
When did Lomachenko retire?
He announced his retirement in 2025.
What is Lomachenko known for in boxing?
He was known for technical skill, footwork, angles, and a highly successful amateur career.

References

  1. World Boxing Association — https://www.wbaboxing.com/wba-boxer-profile?id=2972
    Supports: Two-time Olympic gold medallist; amateur record; lightweight title win over Jorge Linares; prior titles at featherweight and super-featherweight.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/45458310/why-boxing-champion-vasiliy-lomachenko-was-different-rest
    Supports: Retirement in 2025; three-division world champion; professional record 18-3; final career context.
  3. BoxRec — https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Vasyl_Lomachenko
    Supports: Olympic featherweight gold medal and Val Barker Trophy at the 2008 Olympics.
  4. Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/article/boxing-superstar-vasiliy-lomachenko-officially-141746645.html
    Supports: Retirement announcement; two Olympic gold medals; amateur record reported as 396 wins and 1 loss.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasiliy_Lomachenko
    Supports: Professional record, weight-class achievements, and high-level career summary.