When the boxing world last saw Loma, he was disconsolate, doleful, utterly hysterical, and devastated.
The Ukrainian "Matrix" once deemed as the pugilistic sport's most efficient technician had just encountered a third career loss, albeit, under controversial circumstances at the hands of then-undefeated, undisputed Lightweight king Devin Haney.
That night at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas on May 20, the sight of Vasyl Anatoliyovic Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs), so teary he could hardly verbalize his sentiments, would forever be etched in the minds of many a diehard fan.
That was perhaps Loma's most painful defeat; two of which were to Orlando Salido and Teofimo Lopez.
The former champ has probably healed and seeks a return to championship glory against former unified champion George " Ferocious " Kambosos in the latter's backyard: Australia ( RAC Arena Perth) on May 12.
On the line would be the vacant IBF World Lightweight Title and IBO World Lightweight Championship.
Kambosos himself has had his fair share of setbacks: back-to-back losses to Devin Haney right before his countrymen in Australia.
Despite coming back with a win against Maxi Hughes in July last year, another loss to Lomachenko before his teeming home fans is an eventuality Kambosos ( 21-2, 10 Kos) wouldn't even want to envisage.
Both Lomachenko and Kambosos are diligent men: leaving no stone unturned; Loma being technically superior.
After complaining about the judges' decision in Vegas when he fought Haney, one wonders whether Team Loma has considered what could possibly ensue " Down Under": Pacman Vrs Horn being a case study.
Unless Loma finds devastating power to knockout Kambosos or reinvents his " NoMasChenko" alter ego, something bizarre might greet us in Australia on May 12.
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