Vasiliy Lomachenko, a three-division world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the best newbie boxer in historical past, introduced his retirement from the game on the age of 37.
“I’m grateful for each victory and each defeat each within the ring and in life,” the Ukrainian mentioned in a video on Instagram Thursday morning. “I’m grateful that as my profession involves an finish, I’ve gained readability in regards to the course an individual should take so as to obtain true victory, not simply within the ring.“
Lomachenko posted knowledgeable report of 18-3 with 12 knockouts. He received a complete of six main world championships whereas competing within the featherweight, tremendous featherweight and light-weight divisions.
He final fought almost one 12 months in the past, recording a TKO within the eleventh spherical in opposition to former undisputed light-weight champion George Kambosos Jr in Perth, Australia.
Lomachenko received gold at each the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics at featherweight and light-weight, respectively. He sported a sterling 396-1 report as an newbie.
“To my household, you could have at all times stood by me. You shared in my victories, and also you felt the ache of my losses. These losses solely made us stronger,” Lomachenko mentioned. “I’d be remiss to not thanks, my expensive boxing followers from around the globe. You’ve at all times supported me with ardour by way of my most unforgettable fights.”
