Ukrainian world champion in the second Featherweight Vasyl Lomachenko has learned the name of his next opponent.
Promotion company “Top Rank” has officially confirmed the conclusion of negotiations on a loud fight between Vasyl Lomachenko and Guillermo Rigondeaux. Two of the double Olympic champion will meet 9 Dec in the arena “Madison Square garden” in new York.
The battle Lomachenko-Rigondeaux is the second Featherweight (up to 59 kg). For an intriguing fight with Ukrainian boxer from Cuba decided to go up two weight classes.
The bookies the favorite of the upcoming megafit think Lomachenko, appreciating it the win ratio is 1.2. Given the Ukrainian’s advantage in size and his series of early victories, it is possible that Rigondeaux is not just for the first time in his career will lose, but can’t walk the full distance of the fight.
Portal “BoxRec” expected was awarded the battle Lomachenko-Rigondeaux maximum five stars. Lomachenko will hold such a status match similar to the number of such fights and Rigondeaux, speaking at a Pro-ring four years longer than its nearest rival.
We will remind, Vasily Lomachenko in his extreme battle in August this year won an early victory over Miguel Marriages and defended the title of WBO champion in the second Featherweight.
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