Boxer Vasiliy Lomachenko Remains In Ukraine Until The End Of The War

Vasiliy Lomachenko (Instagram lomachenkovasiliy)

JAKARTA - Vasiliy Lomachenko's only fight ahead will be for his home country against Russia, his manager said in a brief interview for TMZ Sports.

Lomachenko decided to remain in Ukraine until the war was over.

Lomachenko has been in the war-torn country since February - shortly after Russia's initial invasion - before battling for the title with George Kambosos Jr. to stay and help their compatriots.

Egis Klimas, who has managed Lomachenko's boxing career, told TMZ Sports in Los Angeles on Wednesday that his plan would continue until all fighting in Ukraine stops.

Klimas, on the other hand, has ensured that Lomachenko is safe as the war continues.

"He's fine," Klimas said. "He's in a safe place in Ukraine. He's in a corner. The place where he is, it's not a war zone. He's not in a war zone."

Lomachenko last fought in December, beating Richard Commey by unanimous decision. He was supposed to fight Kambosos Jr. in June, but the war forced Loma to withdraw.

Meanwhile, Klimas reports Oleksandr Usyk, another star boxer he has managed - who joined the Ukrainian squad in February - has left the country and is preparing for his rematch with Anthony Joshua.

In 2021, Usyk defeated Joshua by unanimous decision.

On the other hand, Lomachenko has received a classy message from Kambosos after turning down the chance to fight for the unified lightweight world title.

Kambosos wrote on Twitter: "Vasyl Lomachenko I respect your decision and I totally understand and I pray for you and your country.

@VasylLomachenko I respect your decision and I totally understand and I pray for you and your country 🙏🏻🇺🇦 please stay safe and once i wipe the floor with Devin, we will make this fight between two real champions. God bless

— George "Ferocious" Kambosos Jr (@georgekambosos) March 21, 2022

Meanwhile, Kambosos promoter Lou DiBella has expressed his admiration for Lomachenko, revealing that a deal was agreed with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.