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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Vasiliy Lomachenko retires from boxing aged 37 after glittering career
Vasiliy Lomachenko, a three-division world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the greatest amateur boxer in history, announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 37. 'I'm grateful for every victory and every defeat both in the ring and in life,' the Ukrainian said in a video on Instagram Thursday morning. 'I'm thankful that as my career comes to an end, I've gained clarity about the direction a person must take in order to achieve true victory, not just in the ring.' Lomachenko posted a professional record of 18-3 with 12 knockouts. He won a total of six major world championships while competing in the featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight divisions. He last fought nearly one year ago, recording a TKO in the 11th round against former undisputed lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr in Perth, Australia. Lomachenko won gold at both the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics at featherweight and lightweight, respectively. He sported a sterling 396-1 record as an amateur. 'To my family, you have always stood by me. You shared in my victories, and you felt the pain of my losses. Those losses only made us stronger,' Lomachenko said. 'I would be remiss not to thank you, my dear boxing fans from around the world. You have always supported me with passion through my most unforgettable fights.'
Independent Singapore
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
Manny Pacquiao returns to boxing to fight Mario Barrios for world title
Manny Pacquiao has officially announced that he will come back to boxing and fight against Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title. The Filipino boxer retired from the sport almost four years ago, after a legendary career. During his professional boxing journey, the athlete had completed 72 matches and became the only boxer in history to achieve world titles in eight different weight divisions. He gained success from flyweight all the way to super welterweight. This news is a big surprise to all of his boxing fans, for he is truly regarded as one of the sport's most acclaimed athletes. In a social media post, Pacquiao shared that he's back, ' …On July 19, I return to the ring to face WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas… Let's make history! #TeamPacquiao 🇵🇭' Netizens expressed their thoughts about Pacquiao's return in the comments section. One commenter remarked, 'Manny, win or lose, hang it up after this fight. There's nothing to prove. You're already a legend. Your health is your wealth.' Another showed his concern and said, 'I don't like this. I don't like this at all. I am genuinely concerned for Manny's well-being. It's been too long since he last fought, and his reflexes will not be there as they once were, no matter how much he trains. This needs to be stopped.' More netizens commented their support and said, 'Sending my love and energy, boss… bring back the good old days! 🔥☄️🥊' Pacquiao's boxing history Pacquiao won 62 out of his 72 professional fights during his peak moments, with 39 being knockout wins. The boxer's last appearance inside the boxing ring ended with a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas, and this cost him his WBA title. Ever since his last match, Pacquiao changed his career from sports to politics. He served as a senator in the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He also ran for president but was unsuccessful. Recently, he also lost in his latest attempt to return to politics. On the other hand, Mario Barrios defended his WBC welterweight title after a fierce match against Abel Ramos in November 2023. To make the match even more challenging, Barrios also defeated Ugas, the boxer who won against Pacquiao in his last defeat in 2021, and took the WBA welterweight title. With his exceptional boxing skills, Barrios is now regarded as a formidable opponent who will pose a difficult match to Pacquiao as he returns to the ring.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Momentum Shift: Terence Crawford Says He Will Dethrone A Fading Canelo Alvarez
As the boxing world gets ready for the much-anticipated fight versus Canelo Alvarez on September 12th in Las Vegas, momentum is quickly moving in Terence Crawford's favour. Citing Canelo's lacklustre performance against IBF super middleweight champion William Scull on Saturday night in Riyadh, an increasing number of fans, commentators, and former fighters are starting to predict Crawford as the likely winner. Despite winning by unanimous decision, Canelo's performance caused more anxiety than it alleviated. Advertisement Compared to his prior bouts, the 34-year-old unified super middleweight champion was much slower and less explosive. His productivity was startlingly low, and his once-great footwork seemed to be slow. Canelo only landed 152 blows in the twelve rounds, which says a lot about Scull's evasiveness as well as Canelo's incapacity or desire to put pressure on the fight. Canelo has long been commended for his timing, accuracy, and ring IQ, but those qualities are nothing without activity. In sharp contrast to the aggression exhibited in his heyday, he appeared timid against Scull, content to stalk but rarely fire. Conversely, Terence Crawford is experiencing a surge of power. The undefeated welterweight champion has routinely destroyed elite opponents with a combination of deft defense, accurate placement, and unrelenting pressure. Although his move to super middleweight is viewed as ambitious, many think that his speed, versatility, and ring generalship will provide him with a significant advantage over the ageing Mexican superstar. This fight's timing couldn't be more important. Crawford is seen as the younger, more energetic fighter who is starting to reach his best, even though Canelo still holds all the titles at 168. Canelo runs the risk of being outworked and outboxed by a younger, hungrier opponent if he is unable to significantly increase his volume and intensity. The tide of public opinion is still turning as September 12th approaches. What was once thought to be a dangerous weight increase for Crawford is now seen as a premeditated attempt to unseat a waning champion.
