Vasiliy Lomachenko is an acclaimed Ukrainian professional boxer. Starting as an amateur, he established himself as one of the best boxers on the amateur circuit and amassed a record of 396 wins and 1 loss. Besides that, Lomachenko won multiple accolades during that time. Once he became a professional boxer, he proved his mettle when he became a WBO featherweight champion in his third professional fight.
Vasiliy Lamachenko made his professional debut on October 12, 2013, against Jose Luis Ramirez for the WBO International featherweight title. He won the fight by a fourth-round TKO and started his career with a win. Over the course of his professional career, Lamachenko held multiple world titles in three different weight classes.
Known for his swift hand speed, footwork, and precision inside the squared circle, Lomachenko currently holds a professional boxing record of 17 wins and 3 losses. He has 11 knockout victories and 6 decision wins to his record. He is slated to take on George Kambosos for the vacant IBF lightweight title on May 11, 2024, at RAC Arena, Perth, Australia. The fight will be Lomachenko’s 21st outing to the squared circles.
He has only been defeated three times as a professional boxer.
Vasiliy Lomachenko Nickname
Vasiliy Lomachenko is nicknamed ‘The Matrix’ in combat sports circles. The alias is derived from his ability to fight in the clinch with a blend of boxing and grappling. His fight IQ to catch his opponents by surprise and fighting from uncanny angles account for the nickname as well.
Vasiliy Lomachenko Losses
Vasiliy Lomachenko has lost three professional fights in his career as of May 2024.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Orlando Salido
Vasiliy Lomachenko squared off against Orlando Salido on March 1, 2014, for the vacant WBO featherweight title. Salido handed Lomachenko a split decision defeat, the fight was Lomachenko’s second professional fight.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez
Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez squared off against each other on October 17, 2020. Lopez defeated him by a unanimous decision resulting in Lomachenko losing the WBA, WBO, and The Ring Lightweight titles and failing to win the IBF lightweight title. The defeat was Lomachenko’s second professional loss.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Devin Haney
Vasiliy Lomachenko and Devin locked horns against each other on May 20, 2023, for the WBA (Super) WBC, IBF, and the Ring lightweight titles. Lomachenko came up short in the fight and ended up losing by a unanimous decision.
FAQs on the Matrix
A. He is nicknamed ‘The Matrix.’
A. He has a professional boxing record of 17 wins and 3 losses.
A. He is 36 years old.
A. His real name is Vasyl Anatoliyovych Lomachenko.
A. He is a Ukrainian national.
