Lomachenko got stronger as the fight went on after a slow start that perhaps could have been due to his ring rust.
Lomachenko returned to his country after it was invaded in February and joined a territorial defense battalion, patrolling the streets to enforce a 10 p.m. curfew.
The area around Lomachenko’s right eye was already swollen in the second round as he tried to get inside against his longer-armed opponent, but the two-time Olympic gold medalist eventually found his footing.
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