Here's everything you need to know as Vasiliy Lomachenko returns from a long layoff to face Jamaine Ortiz.
Here’s more info on the Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Say, Lomachenko by TKO in the seventh round. There’s been talk ever since the Lopez fight that Lomachenko is beginning to slip. Lomachenko will be the best fighter he’s ever faced, but in Ortiz’s last four fights, his opponents’ combined record is 64-6-2. Lomachenko is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and almost certainly a first-ballot Boxing Hall of Famer. For me, I don’t mind Lomachenko to win by stoppage at -125, but I’d like it a little bit more by going with Lomachenko by stoppage in rounds 7-12 at +160. “My goal is to win the undisputed lightweight title, but I will not take Jamaine Ortiz lightly.” I go back to the basics and fundamentals and try to master those skills. That’s because Lomachenko took time away from his sport to help defend his native Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion. His whole focus is on getting the titles back.” The boxing world hasn’t seen Lomachenko since he put in a dominating performance vs. Here’s everything you need to know about Vasiliy Lomachenko vs.
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He ripped hard shots to the head and body as the two engaged in a phonebooth battle. With the win, a showdown with undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney appears to be next. Jamaine Ortiz came out extremely sharp, utilizing his jab and firing off quick combinations to the head and body. In particular, it was a quick left hook to the head and a right hook to the body of Hi-Tech, who didn’t provide much fire in return. Ranked #12 (WBO) and #8 (WBC), Ortiz was out to nurture his case for a future world title opportunity. Ranked #1 (WBO), #3 (IBF), #1 (WBC) and #4 (WBA), a win would put Hi-Tech on course to face undisputed champion Devin Haney.
With a potential undisputed lightweight title showdown on the line, former three-weight world champion Vasiliy "Loma" Lomachenko had to dig deep.
I’m happy to come back in the ring and make this a great show," Lomachenko said. With a potential undisputed lightweight title showdown on the line, former three-weight world champion Vasiliy "Loma" Lomachenko had to dig deep. Ortiz came out firing his jab in the opening round, as Lomachenko sustained some bruising under his right eye.
NEW YORK — Vasiliy Lomachenko is headed home to Ukraine, ready to resume military service during his country's war with Russia. Next time he returns, ...
“The fight to make in the lightweight division is Haney versus Lomachenko, and we will do everything we can to make the undisputed championship showdown that all fight fans want to see." He used it to start well, pushing Lomachenko back with good shots to the body. "Congratulations, and hopefully we can get it on.” "They are the world’s premier lightweights, and it would be a fantastic battle.” "Four belts!” “You know what motivated me?"
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