He’s back! Vasiliy Lomachenko officially ends retirement, targets undisputed crown

Former three-division world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his official return to boxing on November 5, 2026, ending a 17-month retirement. The 38-year-old Ukrainian entered a multi-year co-promotional partnership with Top Rank through his Loma Power Promotions company. Lomachenko plans to drop down to the super featherweight division in pursuit of an undisputed championship, with an expected return to the ring in early 2027.

Lomachenko previously stepped away from boxing in June 2025 following an 11th-round stoppage victory over George Kambosos Jr. to capture the IBF lightweight championship. While no formal opponent has been finalized, reports suggest he could face undefeated contender Charly Suarez as early as February 13, 2027, potentially setting up a bout against unified champion O’Shaquie Foster.