Vasyl Lomachenko has been called out by a former world champion, who believes he would win by knockout if they lock horns later this year.<\/p>\n
According to The Ring\u2019s Mike Coppinger, Lomachenko is expected to call time on his retirement<\/a> and return to action in the fourth quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n The Ukrainian\u2019s last outing took place in May 2024, when he claimed the IBF world lightweight title with an 11th-round finish over George Kambosos Jr<\/a>.<\/p>\n This followed his unanimous decision defeat to Devin Haney<\/a>, who many felt was fortunate to successfully defend his titles against the two-time Olympic champion.<\/p>\n Having cemented his legacy in both the professional and amateur codes, though, Lomachenko ultimately decided to step into retirement last June.<\/p>\n This was partly because the masterful southpaw had been experiencing back issues, which scuppered his plans to face Gervonta Davis towards the end of 2024.<\/p>\n Yet it is worth mentioning, too, that Lomachenko\u2019s deal with Top Rank came to an end on May 12 of this year, meaning he is now a promotional free agent.<\/p>\n Hoping to face the 38-year-old, meanwhile, is Keyshawn Davis, who dethroned Denys Berinchyk for the WBO lightweight belt in February 2025.<\/p>\n But despite campaigning at 140lbs, and entering a rematch with Nahir Albright this Saturday, \u2018The Businessman\u2019 has told Fight Hub TV that he is nonetheless eager to collide with Lomachenko.<\/p>\n \u201cLoma, fight me for your first fight back. Come on \u2013 let\u2019s do it, Loma. I\u2019ll come to Ukraine.<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019re a legend, Loma. But if you decide to fight me, I\u2019m knocking you out just like Berinchyk.\u201d<\/p>\n Davis reacts to Lomachenko\u2019s return to boxing! \ud83e\udd4a <\/p>\n \u201cLoma fight me for your first fight back!! Fight me Lomachenko, I\u2019ll go to Ukraine!\u201d- Keyshawn Davis pic.twitter.com\/1z67d979Bs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fight Hub TV (@FightHubTV) May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether \u2018Loma\u2019 will join Davis at super-lightweight, as the more realistic option would be for him to campaign at 135lbs.<\/p>\n