Ukranian Vasiliy Lomachenko was happy with the feat achieved against English man Luke Campbell when he secured a unanimous decision (119-108 2X and 118-109) to win the WBA/WBO and the vacant WBC belts.
“Of course I’m happy. I want to say thank you to {everyone} who came to support us. I want to thank everyone who organized this fight. And, of course, I’m happy. Next… {I want to fight for the} IBF {title}. That is my title.”
“In the UK, the fans are the best fans in the world. Thank you. I appreciate it.”
“Of course, I want to fight {for the IBF title}, but it depends on Bob Arum.”- Lomachenko expressed in his post fight comments.
Chief Executive Officer of Top Rank, Bob Arum hinted of a possible return to the UK.
“Obviously, we’re looking to win the fourth belt to unify the title. But Loma and {manager} Egis {Klimas} have told me they can’t wait to come back to the UK to fight here again.The English fight fans are the best fans in the world.” He said.
“Luke Campbell didn’t disgrace himself. He fought a hell of a fight. He’s a hell of a fighter. Big, big heart, and Luke will be back.”
“Loma is up there with Muhammad Ali, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao. He belongs with those fighters.”
“Listen, it doesn’t matter. He will fight anyone at featherweight, super featherweight or lightweight. Only the best. He’s a special, special fighter.” Bob Arum compared Lomachenko to other boxing greats.
Englishman Luke Campbell was very magnanimous in defeat as he praised the Ukranian.
“He just beat me, so he’s very good. He’s a special fighter and we all knew he was a special fighter. This is boxing and we train to win. Obviously, I’m disappointed in myself for not getting the victory.”