Ukrainian boxer Vasiliy Lomachenko is known as one of the top former amateur boxers in the world.
Lomachenko was born into sports; both his mother and father led careers in sports. As a child, Lomachenko’s father was a boxing trainer and his mother, an acrobat’s trainer. His entrance into the sports world was inevitable.
Early on in Lomachenko’s career, he became known as ‘Hi-Tech’ due to his precision and skill. Maybe the credit for these skills can be given to the fact that before starting a career, he was a dancer. Lomachenko’s father and future boxing coach signed him up for all types of classes: dancing, judo, and even gymnastics.
What is Lomachenko’s boxing record?
The 5’7’’ boxer went pro in 2013 when he signed with TopRank. His record is nearly spotless with 14 wins and only two losses. Lomachenko lost to Orlando Salido in 2014 and to Teofimo Lopez in 2020. The latter loss was an extreme upset to Lomachenko, as he felt he should have won the fight.
Lomachenko’s accolades extend beyond the traditional boxing stage. He has had much success at the Olympics. Lomachenko won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and another gold medal at the London Olympics in 2012.
What is Lomachenko’s net worth?
The 33-year-old reportedly has a net worth between $8 and $10 million. He is among some of the top paid boxers in the world, having earned an estimated $20 million throughout his career. Data suggests that Lomachenko earns around $3.5 million per fight for pay-per-view fights.
What is Lomachenko’s family life?
Lomachenko keeps a low profile with his family. He is married to Elena Lomachenko and the two have one child together.
