Former three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko continues his active preparation for a return to the professional ring. According to Sport RBC.UA, citing the Instagram page of one of his sparring partners, the 37-year-old Ukrainian boxer once again hit the ring, demonstrating a high level of physical readiness. The footage after the joint training session was published by the sparring partner himself, confirming the fact of the sparring session.
Sparring with a promising boxer from Puerto Rico
In the published photo, Lomachenko poses next to 24-year-old Puerto Rican second-lightweight boxer Jacob Gomez, who has a professional record of 14-1-1 with 8 knockouts. The young athlete, competing under the nickname Jaycob "BAKI" Gómez, shared the photo after working together in the ring and expressed admiration for the opportunity to train with the Ukrainian master. In the frame, both boxers are captured wearing gloves, and Lomachenko is in a white t-shirt with a title belt, emphasizing the prestigious nature of the training.
Gomez's reaction to the joint work
Under the Instagram post, the Puerto Rican wrote: "Sharing the ring with one of the best is always a privilege. Learning from people who have achieved what you yourself want to achieve. Grateful for this opportunity." Such reactions from prospects to sparring with top-level veterans are traditionally viewed in the boxing community as an indicator that an experienced boxer maintains competitive form and remains in demand as a sparring partner.
Physical condition and readiness to end the break
The circulated footage indicates that the 37-year-old Ukrainian boxer maintains high physical form and is ready to break a long hiatus in performances. Regular sparring with young and motivated opponents is a standard element of pre-fight preparation and allows the boxer to work on ring skills without the risk of a title fight. For Lomachenko, whose last official fight took place in May 2024, such work serves as a bridge back to major tournaments.
Expected fight in November 2026
According to current expectations, the Ukrainian is set to fight again in November 2026. The potential opponent for Lomachenko is cited as Filipino Charly Suarez, who is currently the number one ranked fighter in the WBO second-lightweight division. It is worth noting that information about this confrontation currently remains in the realm of expectations and speculation rather than an officially confirmed fight announcement, so details regarding the date, venue, and status of the fight may be clarified as the event approaches.
Context: the Ukrainian's last title fight
To complete the picture, it is worth recalling that Lomachenko's last fight took place in May 2024, where he defeated the Australian George Kambosos and won the IBF world title. Thus, the current preparation and sparring with prospects like Gomez logically fit into the cycle of the multiple world champion's return to active competitive activity, and the upcoming November fight could become a key stage of his career in 2026.
