What is Vasiliy Lomachenko's religion?

Last Modified May 10, 2024 07:27 GMT
What is Vasiliy Lomachenko's religion?
Vasiliy Lomachenko [Image courtesy: SK]

Vasiliy Lomachenko has been a phenomenal force in the lightweight division of boxing and dominated the division up until he lost to Teofimo Lopez in 2020. Starting his professional career in 2013, Lomachenko currently boasts a record of 17 wins and 3 losses in boxing. The majority of his wins are via knockout(11) and the rest via decision(6). Over the years, Lomachenko has squared off against some of the most prominent names to ever compete in the lightweight division like Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, Jose Pedraza, Jamaine Ortiz, etc.

Last time we saw Vasiliy Lomachenko suffering a controversial unanimous decision loss to the former IBF lightweight champion, Devin Haney. The bout took place on May 20, 2023, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States. And the 36-year-old boxer has not fought anyone else post the matchup.

However, after almost a year of inactivity, Vasiliy Lomachenko is set to make his return inside the ring for the vacant IBF and IBO lightweight championships against George Kambosos Jr. on May 11, 2024. The bout will take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia and the fans are excited to see Lomachenko square off against Kambosos Jr. and also for his return.

Vasiliy Lomachenko Religion

As per multiple reports, Vasiliy Lomachenko follows Christianity. However, there needs to be more clarity made regarding his religion by the boxer himself. Lomachenko was born in Bilhorod-Dristrovskyi and has a Ukrainian ethnicity. And the majority of the people from Ukraine are Christians. Hence, the sources that claim Lomachenko’s religion as Christianity cannot be completely disagreed upon.

Vasiliy Lomachenko Weight Classes

Apart from the lightweight division, Vasiliy Lomachenko has competed in other weight classes like featherweight and Super featherweight, especially during the early years of his professional boxing career. Moreover, he was a former WBO featherweight, champion in 2014.

FAQs on Vasiliy Lomachenko's religion

A. As per multiple reports, Vasiliy Lomachenko follows Christianity. However, there needs to be more clarity made regarding his religion by the boxer himself. 

A. Apart from the lightweight division, Vasiliy Lomachenko has competed in other weight classes like featherweight and Super featherweight, especially during the early years of his professional boxing career.

A. Starting his professional career in 2013, Lomachenko currently boasts a record of 17 wins and 3 losses in boxing. 

A. Last time we saw Vasiliy Lomachenko suffering a controversial unanimous decision loss to the former IBF lightweight champion, Devin Haney.

A. After almost a year of inactivity, Vasiliy Lomachenko is set to make his return inside the ring for the vacant IBF and IBO lightweight championships against George Kambosos Jr. on May 11, 2024, and the bout will take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia

A. Vasiliy Lomachenko is currently 36 years old. 

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