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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Vasiliy Lomachenko turns down world title shot against George Kambosos Jr to stay and fight in Ukraine

Vasiliy Lomachenko / Facebook

Vasiliy Lomachenko will reportedly stay in Ukraine to aid his nation in its defence against Russia’s invasion, rather than leaving the country to challenge George Kambosos Jr for the Australian’s lightweight titles.

Lomachenko returned home to Ukraine last month to enlist in the territorial army as Russian troops invaded the country, which has also been bombed amid the ongoing invasion.

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