VASILIY LOMACHENKO is one of the most successful amateur boxers of all time, and he has also enjoyed a hugely lucrative professional career.
In 2023 it was announced that the notoriously private star, from Ukraine, would take on undisputed lightweight champ Devin Haney.
Who is Vasiliy Lomachenko?
Vasyl Lomachenko is a professional boxer from Ukraine.
He was born on February 17, 1988, and turned 35 in 2023.
Lomachenko was coached in boxing by his father, Anatoly Lomachenko, when he was a child.
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He has a large tattoo of his dad on his torso.
After a glittering amateur career in which he recorded 396 wins, Lomachenko turned pro in 2013.
He won a silver medal at the 2007 World Championships and gold at the 2008 European Championships.
Lomachenko also won consecutive gold at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, and consecutive gold at the 2009 and 2011 World Championships.
What is Vasiliy Lomachenko's record?
As of May 2023, Lomachenko's professional boxing record was 17-2, which included 11 knockout wins.
He is a former unified lightweight world champion, and has won six world titles at three weight classes.
Lomachenko and Haney's fight was scheduled for May 20, 2023 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The match came six months after Lomachenko's last bout in the ring, against Jamaine Ortiz, which he won by 12-round, unanimous decision.
What is Vasiliy Lomachenko's net worth?
Lomachenko has amassed an estimated $8million fortune during his career, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
As well as his salary, Lomachenko earns money through his various endorsement deals.
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One notable partnership the star has is with boxing apparel brand Venum.
He has a special Venum line named after him and also acts as a brand ambassador for the Brazil-based company.
Is Vasiliy Lomachenko married?
Lomachenko is married to Elena Lomachenko, but not much is known about the couple's relationship.
Personal details about the Ukrainian and his family are rarely shared with the media, and the sportsman does not do regular interviews.
Therefore, fans do not know how long the couple have been together, or when they married.
Does Vasiliy Lomachenko have children?
Lomachenko and his wife have a son together called Anatoly Lomachenko, but his birth date isn't known.
The couple also reportedly share a daughter called Victoria but, again, not many details about the little girl are known.
The family are thought to live in California, in the United States.
