<p>WBC, WBA, and WBO - all these lightweight titles are currently collected in the hands of one fighter, Vasyl Lomachenko. He gave his official comments on the upcoming fight with the IBF championship belt owner, Teofimo Lopez.</p>
<h2>Direct speech</h2>
<p>"I am happy to check what Lopez is capable of on October 17. I saw that he has good boxing intelligence, a good shot, considerable speed, and very young and prone to accomplishments. I am very interested in what will happen as a result. It will be useful to compare our levels and understand whose skills are better," said Vasyl Lomachenko at his last press conference.</p>
<p>"I do not feel personal feelings and hostility to him, but we can only learn about our professional qualities by meeting the best fighters. My goal is to become the owner of all the titles and he holds the IBF belt, which I think is incredibly necessary for me. I will try to take it with all my might," the Ukrainian finished.</p>
<h2>More about the press conference</h2>
<p>The press conference was held online, recently in the evening, on October 6. Lomachenko looked calm, balanced, and radiated with full confidence in his victory. </p>
<p>Let's see how this fight goes, although the probability that he will take away that belt from the IBF champion is incredibly high. Remains only to wish him good luck!</p>

Lomachenko Commented about the Upcoming Fight with Lopez

<h1>Vasyl Lomachenko Becomes WBC’s Franchise Champion</h1>
<p>Ukrainian esports players and athletes have been performing very well lately. <a href="/en/news/epicenter-csgo-2019-with-a-500-000-prize-pool-announced ">Natus Vincere</a> have been invited to CS:GO event EPICENTER 2019, while Vasyl Lomachenko becomes the World Boxing Council’s Franchise Champion. The athlete has received the prestige title during the WBC’s annual congress, which was held in Mexico.</p> 
<h4>About the Title</h4>
<p>The Ukrainian athlete has received the WBC’s Franchise Champion title in lightweight. The decision was made at request of Lomachenko’s promoters from Top Rank. They filed the request during the WBC’s convention in Cancún.</p>
<h4>What Does the Title Mean</h4>
<p>WBC’s Franchise Champion means that Lomachenko will have to worthily represent WBC in any fight, regardless of terms. From now one each Vasyl Lomachenko’s rival will be sanctioned by WBC through his promoters.</p>
<h4>What Else Changes</h4>
<p>The previous holder of the WBC’s Franchise Champion title was Saul Alvarez. The Mexican boxer received his title in recognition of his great services in the boxing industry. </p>
<p>Simultaneously with Lomechenko receiving his title, the 20-years-old American boxer Devin Haney become the WBC lightweight champion. </p>
<h4>What Happens Next</h4>
<p>In the next year’s first half, Vasyl Lomachenko in his new status will face the IBF titleholder. The opponent of the Ukrainian boxer will be determined on December 14th, when Richard Commey will fight Teofimo Lopez. </p>

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Lomachenko Commented about the Upcoming Fight with Lopez

Vasyl Lomachenko Becomes WBC’s Franchise Champion