Vasiliy Lomachenko Targets Charly Suarez in Boxing Comeback
Vasiliy Lomachenko

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Vasiliy Lomachenko, a three-division world champion, has announced his comeback from retirement and is eyeing a fight against Charly Suarez, the top contender in the WBO super featherweight rankings. This matchup could pave the way for Lomachenko to challenge unified champion Emanuel Navarrete.
- 01Lomachenko has fought for a world title in 17 of his 21 professional bouts.
- 02Charly Suarez is currently 18-0 and ranked No. 1 in the WBO super featherweight rankings.
- 03Lomachenko's last fight was a knockout victory over George Kambosos Jr. for the IBF lightweight title.
- 04Suarez is scheduled to fight Manuel Avila on July 11 for the WBO International super featherweight title.
- 05Negotiations for a fight between Lomachenko and Gervonta Davis have not progressed.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko, the renowned three-division world champion, has made headlines with his recent announcement of a comeback from retirement. Initially, he aimed to challenge two world champions, but recent reports indicate that he is now targeting Charly Suarez, the No. 1-ranked contender in the WBO super featherweight division. Suarez, who boasts an undefeated record of 18 wins with one no-contest, is the mandatory challenger for unified champion Emanuel Navarrete's title. A victory over Suarez could position Lomachenko for a title shot against Navarrete. Lomachenko's last bout was a dominant knockout win against George Kambosos Jr. for the IBF lightweight title, where he outperformed Kambosos significantly. Although there was speculation about a potential matchup with WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, negotiations have stalled, and Davis is expected to face Floyd Schofield next. Lomachenko's focus now appears to be on securing a fight with Suarez, with the boxing community eagerly awaiting the outcome of Suarez's upcoming match against Manuel Avila.
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