Oleksandr Usyk and Vasyl Lomachenko Offered to Leave Ukraine for Their Respective Title Fights
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Boxing – Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk Weigh-in – The O2, London, Britain – September 24, 2021 Oleksandr Usyk during the weigh-in Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
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Boxing – Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk Weigh-in – The O2, London, Britain – September 24, 2021 Oleksandr Usyk during the weigh-in Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
After the Ukrainian boxers went home to serve their country, the spark of boxing seems missing in their respective weight divisions of the boxers. Surprisingly, Bob Arum indicates the return of Oleksandr Usyk and Vasyl Lomachenko in the ring in his recent tweet. He stated about the country’s support for their boxers’ upcoming matches.
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Lomachenko and Usyk played their last game in 2021, and likewise, it was a victory for them. Unfortunately, they left for Ukraine to help their people.
Ukraine’s permission to Usyk and Lomachenko
The Top Rank founder, Bob Arum, shared a piece of good news for the boxing fraternity during an interview with ‘Combat Sports on Fanatic View’. He speaks about permission granted to Lomachenko and Usyk to practice for their title fight ahead.
“The Ukrainian government which is tremendous in cooperating with us, as far as Lomachenko and also Usyk. They realize this tremendous publicity value..uh.. in having them, uh.., come out train and participate in title fights.”
“Hopefully, the war will then be over, but if it isn’t, go back into defense mode. So I don’t know where that stands with either guy. Whether they’re going to accept the offer of the cultural minister of Ukraine to leave and to train for a fight.”
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‘The Matrix‘ and Usyk didn’t enter the ring in 2022. However, the cultural minister of Ukraine has allowed Lomachenko and Usyk to get back in practice for their upcoming matches against Kambosos and Joshua, respectively.
Return of Oleksandr Usyk and Vasyl Lomachenko
In 2021, ‘The Cat’ was successful in snatching the crown of Anthony Joshua in his last fight. Subsequently, he was entitled to WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight champion, but unfortunately couldn’t fight further because of national duties.
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Boxing – WBA, IBF & WBO Heavyweight Titles – Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain – September 25, 2021 Anthony Joshua in action against Oleksandr Usyk Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
However, Joshua intends to take back what he lost. He is waiting eagerly for Usyk to be back in the game so that he could challenge him to regain his titles.
On the contrary, Loma is on the hunt for titles to his name. He will potentially challenge the undisputed champion, George Kambosos Jr., for the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 11: Vasiliy Lomachenko poses on the scale during his official weigh-in ahead of his unified lightweight title defense against Anthony Crolla at Los Angeles Convention Center on April 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
Moreover, it will be interesting to watch Lomachenko taking over an undisputed boxer in his upcoming match.
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The boxers might be soon arriving for their training and aim to give their best in their next fight. It will be a delight to watch Usyk taking over Joshua in the rematch after his long break.
Would you want both Usyk and Lomachenko back into the ring once again?
