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"A very simple decision": Lomachenko told how he reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Lomachenko spoke out about the war
Former world champion in three weight categories Vasyl Lomachenko (17-2, 12 KOs) called it an easy decision for him to join the territorial defense of his native Belgorod-Dnistrovskiy after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The boxer said that after February 24 he wasn't thinking at all about returning to the ring and winning all the belts of the light division.
Lomachenko told about it for the film Blood Sweat & Tears, which was released on the YouTube channel of the promotion company Top Rank. Our compatriot noted that his thoughts are now focused on the future of his children, whose childhood was marred by Russian military aggression.
Lomachenko
"You can't do anything when war comes to your country and your home. It's not right, it doesn't seem right to me. I was just trying to protect my family, my home and our country. It's a very simple decision for people who love their country, family, home and people. You don't think about your four belts, your outright championship. No, you don't think about that at all. Now I'm thinking about what's going to happen when my kids grow up. Where they'll be and who they'll be. Now that's part of my goal," Lomachenko said.
On May 20, Vasiliy will fight American Devin Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) for the WBA lightweight title. The fight will take place in American Las Vegas. OBOZREVATEL will hold online broadcast of the fight Lomachenko - Haney. Tentative start - at 6:00 on Sunday, May 21, Kyiv time.
Earlier it became known that in Ukraine refused to broadcast the fight Lomachenko - Haney. The company Megogo also named the reasons for this step. Our boxing fans reacted violently to such a decision. It was also revealed how much the Ukrainian will earn for the fight.
As reported by OBOZREVATEL, the day before Devin Haney promised to end the career of Vasyl Lomachenko. Former world champion in two weight categories Paul Malignaggi ripped the American because of his words about the Ukrainian. Our boxer himself addressed the fans and caused a strong reaction of his compatriots.
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