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Vasiliy Lomachenko comeback fight date and location revealed as undisputed plan gets underway

After announcing his comeback earlier this year, fight fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the return of pound-for-pound great Vasiliy Lomachenko. Three-division world champion ‘Loma’ hung up the gloves in June 2025, one year on from knocking out George…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 7:47 PM
Vasiliy Lomachenko comeback fight date and location revealed as undisputed plan gets underway
Key Things to Know
  • Vasiliy Lomachenko is set to headline a comeback card in Las Vegas on November 20.
  • Lomachenko is targeting the super-featherweight division in a bid to become undisputed world champion.
  • Charly Suarez and Elnur Samedov are the leading candidates to face Lomachenko.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vasiliy Lomachenko is reportedly set to make his ring comeback on Friday, November 20, headlining a fight card in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old Ukrainian former three-division champion retired in June 2025 but announced earlier this year that he intends to return and pursue undisputed status in the super-featherweight division.

While an opponent has not been confirmed, undefeated Filipino Charly Suarez and WBA titleholder Elnur Samedov are reportedly the frontrunners to face Lomachenko. Heavyweight Andrii Novytskyi is slated to fight Norman Neely on the undercard, while light-heavyweight Daniel Lapin could also appear.

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