An MRI examination within the new 12 months will assist decide the boxing way forward for IBF light-weight and three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko, his supervisor informed BoxingScene Friday.
Lomachenko, 18-3 (12 KOs), will bear a again examination in his native Ukraine, stated the fighter’s supervisor Egis Klimas. The outcomes will present perception into whether or not the two-time Olympic gold medalist can resume preventing in 2025 as large matches in his loaded division loom.
Klimas stated he has knowledgeable the IBF of the scenario. Klimas informed BoxingScene that Lomachenko’s harm was suffered in coaching.
Lomachenko most not too long ago fought Could 12 in Australia, defeating former light-weight champion George Kambosos Jnr by Eleventh-round TKO. One 12 months earlier, he misplaced narrowly on the scorecards to former undisputed light-weight champion Devin Haney.
Now 36, Lomachenko balked at preventing unbeaten WBA light-weight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis in a unification this 12 months as “Tank” proceeded to take a March 1 title protection versus super-featherweight champion Lamont Roach Jnr in 2025.
Officers at Lomachenko’s promotional firm, Prime Rank, have stated beforehand that they’re uncertain if Lomachenko will battle once more.
Through the wait, Prime Rank moved unbeaten third-ranked IBF contender Keyshawn Davis towards a February 14 title shot at new WBO champion Denys Berinchyk. Davis is the top-ranked WBO contender.
In the meantime, the IBF’s No. 1 contender spot is vacant, adopted by second-ranked Zaur Abdullaev and fourth-ranked Raymond Muratalla, a Prime Rank product.
A boxing official aware of the scenario stated Abdullaev will battle Muratalla for the IBF belt ought to Lomachenko choose to retire.
If Lomachenko is obvious to battle once more following the examination, he’ll resolve whether or not to battle one of many IBF contenders or pursue the Davis battle.
“If he’s wholesome, he’ll battle once more,” Klimas stated.
