Former three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has chosen Puerto Rico as his training base in preparation for his return to the ring. According to Sport RBC.UA, this was stated by the president of the World Boxing Organization (WBO), Gustavo Olivieri, in a comment to the publication LuckyPunch. The head of the WBO confirmed that the Ukrainian boxer is currently living on the island and actively preparing for his upcoming ring appearance.
Training Base in Puerto Rico
“I can confirm that he is currently living in Puerto Rico and regularly visits a local boxing gym, where he trains and maintains his physical condition,” Olivieri noted. Thus, what is officially confirmed is precisely the fact of Lomachenko's relocation and training process on the territory of Puerto Rico, while the details of the future bout remain outside the scope of official confirmation. Previously, the media reported that the Ukrainian plans to hold his next fight in November.
Meeting with a Young Boxer
In addition to the main training process, Lomachenko took the initiative and joined a children's event of the organization, where he is expected to meet the promising young boxer Abdulla Mason. The WBO described the Ukrainian champion's presence as an extraordinary event and a source of inspiration for young athletes, which underscores not only the sporting but also the image-related aspect of his return to the boxing world.
Contradictory Information
The question of Lomachenko's future opponent remains contradictory. The media are spreading rumors about a possible fight with the Filipino Charlie Suarez, who is the mandatory challenger for the title in the super featherweight division and the number one in the WBO rankings. However, the WBO president urged not to rush to conclusions: “There are various reports about a possible Loma–Suarez fight, but for now there is nothing official or confirmed. For now, this is only a speculation.” Thus, one version — the active discussion in the media space of the Lomachenko–Suarez bout — directly contradicts the official position of the WBO, which notes the absence of a signed contract and confirmed agreements.
Prospects for the Return
The confirmed part of the information leads to the conclusion that Lomachenko is indeed in Puerto Rico and is preparing for the ring, while the specific opponent and fight date remain open. Until an official contract appears, any statements about a fight with Suarez should be treated as speculation, not as fact. The next step in confirming the rumors will be an official WBO announcement of the agreements between the parties.
