World champion WBO in the first lightweight champion Ukrainian Vasily Lomachenko is going to go into lightweight.

And this Ukrainian champion can do already next year, said Ukrainian promoter Bob Arum.

"Yes, Basil really set his sights on going to lightweight. Lomachenko said that in 2018 will fight in the category to 135 pounds, "- quotes Aruma BoxingScene.

Let's note, champions in an easy weight is Jorge Linares (WBA) and Mikey Garcia (WBC) - boxers with whom Lomachenko has often wanted to meet.

Recall that this Saturday, December 9, 2017, in New York Lomachenko will enter the ring against the Cuban Guillermo Rigondeaux in the world famous arena "Madison Square Garden".