Vasyl Lomachenko

“I don't like a big city.”

“Nowadays, it's not more about the sport; it's about the business. All the boxers became businessmen, not boxers. They look just to get the money, not the glory.”

“I am not like most fighters. I want to be on the list of the greatest, best boxers in history.”

“It's true that I went to dance classes as a young boy, and it did improve my feet, but I don't believe that it was solely dancing that helped my footwork.”

“I think footwork is one of the most important things to becoming a great fighter. That's where everything starts.”

“I want to be known to fans and appreciated as a 'boxer-painter' in regards to speed, footwork, punching power - an art form inside the ring.”

“And since my father started training me, he always explained to me how important footwork is and how strong your legs have to be.”

“I have looked at videos of many great champions like Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Joe Frazier, who each had special qualities. I never say one particular fighter is the best ever be...”

“My legacy is to put my name in the history books in boxing.”

“While growing up, my dream and my goal was to win an Olympic gold medal. I did that, and both times, they were the proudest moments in my amateur career.”

“People ask me about Orlando Salido. My answer is that I fight for Top Rank and will take on who they schedule for me. But I would like to welcome Salido to Lomachenko University in the ring...”

“I am like every single fighter - going into the ring, I have in my mind, 'Finish the bout before all the rounds are over, and to get the victory before that.'”

“I have the biggest weapons in my hands. I can go a full 12 rounds at high speed.”

“I want to fight. I want to fight. I want to unify titles.”