The IBF and IBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko may end his career prematurely. The Ukrainian has now suffered a serious back injury. This is reported by the BoxingScene portal, according to UNN.
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It is noted that this was stated by the boxer's manager Aegis Klimas. According to him, Lomachenko suffered a back injury during training. The injury is very sensitive in terms of pain.
Lomachenko is to undergo an MRI scan to determine the nature of the injury. If it is very serious, Vasyl will have to end his career
If the injury is minor, the Ukrainian will fight in 2025.
Aegis Klimas also said that the IBF had been warned about the 37-year-old boxer's injury.
Recall
Oleksandr Usyk will not resume training until the end of April 2025 after his fight with Tyson Fury. The boxer's manager expects the champion's next fight in late July or August.