Lomachenko Set for Fall Return as Free Agent

Vasiliy Lomachenko, the former three-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, is set to return to professional boxing this fall after his promotional contract with Top Rank expired, making him a free agent, sources close to the fighter said.

The 38-year-old Ukrainian, who last fought in May 2024, dominated George Kambosos Jr. in Perth, Australia, securing a technical knockout victory in the 11th round to claim the vacant IBF lightweight title. Lomachenko dropped Kambosos twice in that round before the challenger's corner threw in the towel. He outlanded Kambosos 175-40 in total punches, improving his professional record to 18-3 with 12 knockouts. After the win, Lomachenko expressed his goal of becoming a world champion again, while Kambosos described him as one of the best of all time and a true champion.

Lomachenko announced his retirement in June 2025 following months of speculation, citing emotional exhaustion, family priorities, and back issues that had previously derailed negotiations for a high-profile bout with Gervonta Davis. Those talks collapsed in 2024, leaving the superfight unrealized at the time. Now recovered and unbound by promotional ties,...