Alexander congratulated his godfather and compatriot on winning the IBF title.
World Champion heavyweight champion according to WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF Alexander Usik reacted to a brilliant victory Vasiliy Lomachenko over Australian George Kambosos in the fight for the vacant belt IBF in the lightweight division.
Alexander congratulated his godfather and compatriot on his successful performance on his Instagram page.
“Congratulations, brother. Thank God for everything,” Usik wrote in the background of the video , where Vasily stands with the flag of Ukraine during the announcement of the winner of the fight.
Lomachenko knocked out Kambosos in the 11th round and won the vacant IBF lightweight world title.
For Lomachenko, this was Lomachenko’s first fight since May 2023, when he lost by unanimous decision to the American Devin Haney in the fight for the title of absolute world lightweight champion.
Now the 36-year-old Ukrainian has 18 victories (12 by knockout) and 3 defeats in the professional ring.
Previously reported that Lomachenko commented on his spectacular victory over Kambosos and winning the championship title. The Australian also spoke about his defeat from the Ukrainian.
We remind you that on our website you can watch videos of the best moments of the fight between Lomachenko and Kambosos.