ЊУЈОРК (Декември 11, 2017) – Less than 24 hours after he defeated previously undefeated Гилермо Rigondeaux, WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomachenko attended yesterday’s (Недела, Декември. 9) 31^ул годишен прстен 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony to accept the Ring 8 2017 Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Award.

The gala event was held Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, Њујорк, и Дејвид Diamante once again served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

Six world champions were in attendance, including three award winners: Lomachenko), International Hall-of-Famer Мајкл Спинкс (Historical Award), and five-time world champion Amanda “Вистински договор” Серано (New York State Female Fighter of the Year); World champions Вито Antuofermo, Иран Баркли и Луис Collazo showed their support.

“Our awards banquet was one of the best ever,” Прстенот 8 претседател Џек Хирш рече. “We are deeply honored that Vasyl Lomachenko attended the day after the biggest fight of his career. His presence created an electric atmosphere, the type that is rarely seen. The other honorees, led by Michael Spinks, made it an afternoon that will always be remembered.”