The three-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Vasiliy Lomachenko, has ended his retirement and entered a multi-year co-promotional agreement with Top Rank through his newly formed Loma Power Promotions, Top Rank announced on Thursday.
The 38-year-old Lomachenko will return in early 2027.
Lomachenko, who announced his retirement in June 2025, will return to super featherweight to pursue the biggest fights in the division.
Top Rank has promoted the Ukrainian throughout his professional career, which began in 2013.
“Vasiliy is one of the most gifted fighters I’ve ever promoted, and I’m delighted he’s returning to the ring,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum in a statement. “He’s accomplished so much, but he’s determined to become undisputed. There’s tremendous talent at super featherweight, and we’re looking forward to working with Loma Power Promotions to put on some terrific fights.”
Lomachenko, who last fought in 2024 when he defeated George Kambosos, thought his career was over, but now he’s back.
“God works in mysterious ways,” he said in a statement. “I thought I would never step back into the ring again as a boxer. But our Lord Jesus Christ had other plans for me. I’m happy to be living this boxing life once again. I’m grateful to everyone who is once again part of this journey.
“Special respect and gratitude to Egis(Kilmas), who, despite my firm belief that my boxing career was over, never stopped believing that we would step into the ring again. He put in a tremendous amount of work and effort to get us back in the race.”
Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) matched a boxing record by capturing a world title in just his third bout as a pro. By his 12th fight, he had won titles at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight, claiming the latter with a May 2018 stoppage over lineal king Jorge Linares. Before entering the paid ranks, he compiled a 396-1 amateur record and won gold medals at two World Championships, in addition to his Olympic achievements.
After an unsuccessful bid for the undisputed 135-pound crown against Devin Haney in May 2023, Lomachenko stopped George Kambosos Jr. in May 2024 to capture the IBF title before retiring as champion the following year. Now he has one goal left to achieve: undisputed.
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