Lomachenko's Next Opponent: Tank, Navarrete, Shakur & Martin Possibilities
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says his boxer, IBF lightweight champion, Vasily Lomachenko, could fight Emanuel Navarrete, Gervonta Davis, Frank Martin, or Shakur Stevenson following his eleventh round victory over George Kambosos Jr. last Saturday in Perth, Australia. .
Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) looked like he turned back the clock last Saturday night, showing off his classic form in demolishing former United lightweight champion Kamboso (20-3, 10 KOs) by knockout, round eleven in the main event at RAC Arena sold out in Perth.
Shakur Stevenson: The Impossible Game
Bob specifically said that Lomachenko will want “a lot of money,” ruling out Shakur Stevenson, who is not a PPV attraction and probably never will be. That's a tough fight for Lomachenko in terms of money, and he should chase him in the ring. Arum may want to let him go after his July 6 fight and forget about trying to sign him again.
Tank or Navarrete is the way to go for Lomachenko to get the biggest payday. Baltimore native Tank Davis defends his second WBA lightweight title against Frank Martin on June 15, but will take time off after that, and has said he wants to fight Lomachenko next.
Arum will have to work with the PBC to make the fight between Tank Davis and Lomachenko, but it is the biggest money fight in the group.
Arum will have to work hard to put together a fight between Lomachenko and Tank because he will have to work with the PBC. Lomachenko is 36 years old, and he cannot afford to miss this opportunity.
Ideally, the fight with Tank Davis should have happened seven years ago instead of now, but the PBC would be crazy to allow their fighter anywhere near Lomachenko at such a young age.
Arum Focus on the Best and Most Profitable Fight
“There is [Emanuel] Navarrete fights for the lightweight title next Saturday, with Tank Davis vs. Frank Martin. The winner of that battle may be; Shakur Stevenson is possible. He wants to fight the best and he wants it to be big money,” said promoter Bob Arum to Fight Hub TV, talking about who IBF lightweight champion Vasily Lomachenko might fight next.
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