The former unified lightweight champion (up to 61.2 kg) Ukrainian Vasily Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs), who is in the United States, attended the Neri-Hovhannisyan fight, where he received the attention of the American media before and after the boxing evening.
local reporters
questioned Vasily about his upcoming fight against the absolute champion from the USA Devin Haney (29-0, 15 KOs), the fight between the WBA World champion American Gervonta Davis (28-0, 26 KOs) against compatriot Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs), his methods of preparing for fights and opinions on other issues.
– Many fighters today are businessmen. And I respect that. Because this is a business.
– Yes.
Vasily Lomachenko is not one of them. If you were told that you are fighting Devin here in the parking lot, you would say – we sign, we will do it tonight!
Look, I think the fight is very close to being signed. Right now we are only working on small details. He will. He will happen. I think he’s ready. I saw a photo on Instagram. He began to prepare.
You are getting ready, he is getting ready…
Yes, he sparred with a southpaw. So this is the answer. He’s training with a southpaw, he’s training to fight me. The fight will be.
Who is studying it: you or your father? Who watches records, looks out for habits? Or are you doing it together?
“I study, I know what he uses, but most of this work is done by my father.
Your father has a special mind for boxing. People don’t understand a lot of the things you do: juggling, walking on your hands. Now people are trying to copy you, but they don’t understand the logic. Why are you doing this? I saw Jake Paul juggling. I’ve never seen this before.
Because you are an athlete. Boxing is a special sport. You need all your abilities. You need to be strong, fast, you need to use all your physical abilities. That is why we are so prepared.
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– What was the most difficult, besides boxing? Was it judo, gymnastics, dancing, basketball or football?
– I think it’s hockey.
Are people trying to hit you in the leg with a club?
Because in hockey you need… I don’t know how to explain it in English. It is very difficult. I played a little hockey. It’s complicated. It is very difficult.
One of your favorite fighters is Mike Tyson.
– Yes.
– Why?
“Because of his strength and speed and his movements. He is a legend.
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Will there be a fight with Devin?
– I hope. May 20, as announced.
Is the fight already signed?
– Not yet. We are working on small details.
Are you sure it will take place?
– I think yes. I hope.
What do you think of his last performance?
“It was very, very good. He showed that he is a real champion, the absolute world champion. Let’s see what happens.
– What do you think about the fight of your friend Usyk against Fury?
– I don’t know. It will be a great fight. This will be a very historic fight for the Ukrainians, for the whole of boxing, and I hope that it will take place.
– Alexander told you that it will take place?
– No.
– What a pity.
– We were talking about it. He said we are working on a fight.
— Ryan vs. Tank, what do you think?
– I have said before, a very interesting fight. It all depends on how they prepare. If they both prepare 100%, it will be very interesting. And it will be very difficult for both of them because they understand boxing. I think my opinion is that Gervonta Davis will win.
– Why?
Because he is very technical. He has power, he has speed and he knows how to move. And he always fights guys who are bigger than him.
Ryan Garcia is unhappy with Lomachenko, promises to “break” the veteran
– Just like you.
– Yes.
How will you beat Devin?
– I’ll try to do it. [улыбается].
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“Another training camp.
– Yes.
– Why? Long awaited fight?
– I’m looking forward to.
– Everyone is looking forward to it. Fight for all belts. For the title of absolute champion.
– When I start to realize my goal, I can never do it on the first try. This is the title of world champion, this is my professional championship. And now – the title of absolute champion. I couldn’t do it the first time. Now I have my next chance. Now I will try to do it.
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