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Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko awaits new challenges and chooses an opponent after the victory over Puerto Rican Jose Pedrasova
The Dream Title
In 2018, Vasil Lomachenko's approach to the goal that he pursued during his five years of professional career – the title of absolute world champion. In order to get close to a dream, the Ukrainian had to change weight category and be patient.
Lomachenko was the world champion of the WBO (World Boxing Organization) in semi-light (at 57.2 kg) and the second in semi-light (up to 59 kg). . But all attempts by our boxer to merge the titles failed. Other champions would stubbornly not meet the challenge of a Ukrainian, obliging him to change division.
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And then in 2018, the situation finally passed from one place to another in our boxer – light weight. In May, Vasily Lomachenko met the star-winner of the WBA (World Boxing Association) title, Jorge Linares. Against Venezuelan, the Ukrainian may have been the most difficult battle of his career. In the sixth round, he was on the verge of defeat, when his rival sent him to a reversal. The Ukrainian could get up, answered by knockout in the tenth round and became the world champion in the third weight class for himself.
The following August was the long-awaited unification battle against WBO champion Raimundo Beltran. Agreement with the Mexican did not pose any problems because he and Lomachenko had a promoter – Bob Arum. But the trauma of a Ukrainian was an obstacle to the game. During the battle against Linares, he injured his right shoulder and had to have surgery. Plans had to be modified and postponed to return to the ring until December
Meanwhile, Beltran had met Puerto Rican Jose Rodriguez in August and had lost the title by losing for points. Thus, Pedras, who also cooperates with Arum, becomes the rival of Lomachenko. The battle for two titles for the Ukrainians was finally organized.
Inaudible Pedrasa
The Puuterakanets appeared to Lomachenko as an uncomfortable adversary. Pedras, unlike most Latin American boxers, does not bet on a knockout, which, frankly, simply does not exist. It is based on the excellent technique developed during a brilliant amateur career. In addition, a fighter from Puerto Rico, Lomachenko and Shulga. And the fights of two representatives of this style have never been marked by the show.
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This happened on December 8 in New York. Lomachenko did not have an easy walk, and this time he won less than in his other matches. The advantage of a Ukrainian for the points was not doubtful, but everyone was expecting a quick victory. Our boxer was about to tear him up in the 11th round, when he knocked Pedras out of a real storm of beats, sending him two times to overthrow. But the Puerto Rican got up and joined the last group.
Even without great brilliance, Lomachenko achieved his goal – for the first time in his career, he has collected the titles and became world champion in two versions – the WBA and the WBO. In order to carry out its measurement and become the absolute champion of the world, Ukrainians still have to wear the belt of the WBC (World Boxing Council) and the IBF (International Boxing Federation).
The Mysterious Komm and Chaniev
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<p>. Meetings with the holders of these titles will be a priority for Vasyl Lomachenko next year. Bob Arum said he could meet the winner of the fight for the vacant IBF title between Ghana's Richard Komm and Russia's Isa Chaniev, who has to fight in February 2019. </p>
<p> Meanwhile , the fight with the Ghanaian or the Russian will present itself. the least attractive to Lomachenko because of the names of the rivals and the public interest, because Komm and Chaniev lacked authority. </p>
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<p> Kommi, 31, was the victim of two passive defeats. In 2016, he lost the IBF World Champion title to American Robert Ister. And in the next fight gave the Russian Denis Shafikov. Older people have experienced KO glory and have won 24 of their 27 victories in advance. Including Alejandro Moon of the United States, with whom he fought as the official candidate of the IBF in March 2018. </p>
<p> Isa Chaniev, 26, is even less known in the world of boxing. He holds the Intercontinental IBF title. He passed his last defense in May and earned points from Venezuelan Ismael Barroso. The Russian is not a puncher – he has won only six fights out of 13 fights out of 13. In addition, Chaniev has a defeat, which he suffered from a compatriot Fyodor Popazov in 2017. [19659004] <strong> Prospect Kroll </strong></p>
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The battle of Lomachenko with the official title candidate seems a little more appealing. WBA – British Anthony Croll, against whom the association has designated mandatory protection for Ukrainians. Its promoter is Eddie Hearn, known for working with super heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Alexander Usik. For Lomachenko, this is an opportunity to earn a solid premium in the UK and conquer a new market for itself.
It is true that the union of titles in this case is not spoken. And it's a safe bet that Kroll will make Lomachenko a tough opponent. In the British liabilities aged 32, six defeats. Two of them were injured in the championship fights against Jorge Linares
Dangerous Berchelt
Another questionable Ukrainian rival, Bob Arum, called Miguel Bercello. A 27-year-old Mexican is the WBC World Champion of the second MW, but he recently stated that he intended to move to an easy category.
Discussions about Bercelt's fight against Lomachenko were still going on when the Ukrainian spoke in the previous weight. Miguel is considered one of the most talented Mexican boxers, who skillfully combines the ability to achieve a spectacular "cut" with a sober calculation.
Bercellt is a brilliant winner and 31 out of 35 victories in advance. He also suffered a defeat in the ranking match against Colombian Luis Edurado Flores in 2014.
Elves Garcia
Another lightweight world champion is American Miki Gracia, who holds the title of WBC. This is a real star, one of the best boxers in the world, regardless of weight categories, and the most loyal opponent of Lomachenko. According to experts, it is in the fight between a Ukrainian and an American to determine the lightest light fighter
but it is unclear whether Garcia will return to lightness. He has already dropped the IBF title and the next fight will usually have a welterweight (up to 66.7 kg) against another American star, Errol Spence, IBF champion.
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If this match is a success, Garcia, 30, should stay in the new category. At the same time, he claimed that he could return to lightness, but only for the purpose of a fight – against Lomachenko.
Garcia-Lomachenko's fight lasted two years. The complexity of his organization adds the figure of Bob Arum, who was an American promoter. They had a tense relationship after the conflict and divorce.
Legendary Pacquiao
A large amount to pay Lomachenko promises a possible battle with the legendary Filipino Manny Pacquiao, deceased. tries to organize Bob Arum, who has worked for many years with the world champion in eight categories.
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Paid circulation bets Pacquiao have an incredible success, which guarantees a strong deduction and Ukrainians. However, Lomachenko does not count money and is skeptical about a possible meeting with a famous boxer. When before the fight with Pedrasa, the Ukrainians again asked about Pacquiao, he replied that he did not want glory because of the old legend. According to Lomachenko, the best times of Filipinos 39 years old having already passed, the sporting value of the victory is minimal.
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