{"id":699904,"date":"2026-05-28T11:27:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/699904\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:27:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:27:12","slug":"vasiliy-lomachenko-comeback-could-begin-with-suarez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/699904\/","title":{"rendered":"Vasiliy Lomachenko comeback could begin with Suarez"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reports suggest a Vasiliy Lomachenko Comeback could be edging closer to a return to professional boxing. However, Charly Suarez appears to be the man standing between him and a potential showdown with Emanuel Navarrete.<\/p>\n<p>The former three-weight world champion has not fought since defeating George Kambosos Jr in May 2024. That victory saw Lomachenko reclaim world honours before seemingly stepping away from the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Reports emerging this week indicate the Ukrainian great could be preparing for one final run at the top.<\/p>\n<p>According to those reports, <a href=\"https:\/\/boxrec.com\/en\/box-pro\/851286\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charly Suarez<\/a> has emerged as the leading candidate for Lomachenko\u2019s comeback opponent who currently possesses a record of (18-0)<\/p>\n<p>Vasiliy Lomachenko Comeback could lead to Navarrete<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, the fight may seem an unusual choice.<\/p>\n<p>Suarez is not a household name among casual boxing fans. However, he currently occupies a strong position at super-featherweight following his controversial clash with Emanuel Navarrete last year.<\/p>\n<p>The pair met in May 2025 in a bout that ended in unusual circumstances. A cut above Navarrete\u2019s eye forced the contest to be stopped before a clear conclusion was reached.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, officials awarded Navarrete a technical decision victory. However, replay footage later showed that a Suarez punch had caused the cut rather than an accidental clash of heads.<\/p>\n<p>The California State Athletic Commission overturned the result to a no contest. The WBO subsequently ordered a rematch.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, Suarez remains in a strong position within the division.<\/p>\n<p>A victory over the unbeaten Filipino would immediately place Lomachenko back into the title picture. In addition, it could set up a blockbuster clash with Navarrete.<\/p>\n<p>Vasiliy Lomachenko Comeback puts title ambitions back on track<\/p>\n<p>The Mexican champion has already indicated he would welcome the fight.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking recently, Navarrete stated that if Lomachenko returns, he would have no issue focusing his attention on a fight with the former pound-for-pound king.<\/p>\n<p>Given the achievements of both men and the styles they bring into the ring, it is a matchup that would undoubtedly capture the imagination of boxing fans.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the reports is what was not mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>For years, fans have called for Lomachenko to face <a href=\"https:\/\/boxing-social.com\/news\/gervonta-davis-vs-floyd-schofield\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gervonta \u201cTank\u201d Davis<\/a> in what many viewed as one of the biggest fights available below welterweight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/media.dave.sport\/boxingsocial\/2026\/05\/Gervonta-Davis-shocked-1-1024x536.avif\" alt=\"Gervonta Davis in ring\" class=\"wp-image-125540\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Yet despite continued speculation, there appears to have been little meaningful movement towards making that fight.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Lomachenko seems focused on one final push towards world honours.<\/p>\n<p>If the reports prove accurate, Charly Suarez could be the first obstacle standing between him and a showdown with Emanuel Navarrete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Reports suggest a Vasiliy Lomachenko Comeback could be edging closer to a return to professional boxing. 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