The title of world champion in any sport is obtained with great difficulty. Vasily Lomachenko, a hereditary boxer, achieved brilliant results thanks to perseverance and a well-organized training process.
Starting conditions
In his biography, the famous boxer Vasily Anatolyevich Lomachenko jokingly notes that he was born with boxing gloves. There is some truth in this joke. When the child was brought home from the hospital, the father carefully and symbolically put these gloves on his hands. In a sports environment, signs and rituals are taken very seriously. Lomachenko spent his first fight in the ring at the age of six. In 1994, the international children's tournament "Hope" was held. The referee recorded a combat draw. Experts assessed the debut as quite successful.
The future Olympic boxing champion was born on February 17, 1988 in a sports family. Parents at that time lived in the city of Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, which is located in the Odessa region. Father, a professional trainer, was involved in the education of young boxers. Mother worked as a teacher-organizer at a children's sports school. The boy grew up and developed in a healthy environment. Vasily was prepared from an early age for an independent life. They did not shout at him, did not weave nonsense. They taught me to be neat and a strict daily routine.
Awards and achievements
The daily life of a professional athlete consists of regular training and theoretical training. Lomachenko got used to a tight schedule from childhood. At the start of his career, he studied in a dance studio for three years. Parents insisted on this. Later, Vasily noted that the dance practice served to significantly improve the coordination of movements. For a boxer looking to win, it is very important to move quickly around the ring. Vasily won his first victory at the 2004 Ukrainian Championship among juniors.
In subsequent years, Lomachenko's sports career is developing favorably for him. A strong-willed attitude and tight control on the part of the coach were at the heart of his victories. Vasily prepared carefully for his performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Before each fight, an analysis of the opponent was carried out. Its strengths and weaknesses were identified. As a result, the Ukrainian boxer won a gold medal. The worked out methodology made it possible to consolidate the success at the 2012 Olympics in London. After that, the boxer moved to the professional league.
Prospects and personal life
The famous Ukrainian boxer continues to play in the professional league. In the summer of 2019, Lomachenko defended his WBA Super and WBO world title. Vasily answers evasively questions about the end of his sports career. The boxer has a specialized education. He graduated from the South Ukrainian Pedagogical Institute and received a trainer diploma.
Lomachenko's personal life has developed quite well. He is legally married. Vasily has known his wife Elena since childhood. At one time, she was seriously engaged in acrobatics. The husband and wife are raising two children - a son and a daughter.
