Lomachenko's Manager Calls For Rigondeaux at 126
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By Steve Kim
WBO featherweight titlist Vasyl Lomachenko and his manager Egis Klimas have made it very clear that they are going belt hunting at 126. Whoever has a major title is on their radar.
"Lee Selby pointed the finger at me and said - 'I want to fight Lomachenko,'' said Klimas, who's other featherweight, Evgeny Gradovich was defeated by the Brit on May 30th in London via eight round technical decision.
"I'd like to see how strong his worth is. He has the IBF title and Lomachenko would like to put the titles together."
But there is another match-up that intrigues Klimas.
"I think another fight that would be very good for fans and for everybody is Lomachenko versus (Guillermo) Rigondeaux," said the manager, who made it clear this bout would have to take place at 126-pounds, no catch-weight.
"We have two Olympians - both guys won two gold medals - that would be a fantastic fight and I think for him to make a comeback versus Lomachenko would be really good."
Currently the skilled Cuban holds the WBA and WBO titles at junior featherweight. He last fought on New Year's Eve in December where he got off the canvas twice against Hisashi Amagasa to stop the game Japanese challenger in the 11th round.
Steve Kim is the news editor for BoxingScene.com.
Mobile Version Share Click Here To Email Search BoxingScene Database
By Steve Kim
WBO featherweight titlist Vasyl Lomachenko and his manager Egis Klimas have made it very clear that they are going belt hunting at 126. Whoever has a major title is on their radar.
"Lee Selby pointed the finger at me and said - 'I want to fight Lomachenko,'' said Klimas, who's other featherweight, Evgeny Gradovich was defeated by the Brit on May 30th in London via eight round technical decision.
"I'd like to see how strong his worth is. He has the IBF title and Lomachenko would like to put the titles together."
But there is another match-up that intrigues Klimas.
"I think another fight that would be very good for fans and for everybody is Lomachenko versus (Guillermo) Rigondeaux," said the manager, who made it clear this bout would have to take place at 126-pounds, no catch-weight.
"We have two Olympians - both guys won two gold medals - that would be a fantastic fight and I think for him to make a comeback versus Lomachenko would be really good."
Currently the skilled Cuban holds the WBA and WBO titles at junior featherweight. He last fought on New Year's Eve in December where he got off the canvas twice against Hisashi Amagasa to stop the game Japanese challenger in the 11th round.
Steve Kim is the news editor for BoxingScene.com.
that's why I hardly argue with the dude he makes me laugh sometimes haha.
