Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko has defeated Venezuelan Jorge Linares in his 12th fight in the professional ring and won the WBA lightweight title (up to 61,235 kg).

The Ukrainian won the battle in New York (U. S.) on Madison Square Garden with a blow to the body, a so-called "liver shot," in the 10th round.

In July 2013, Lomachenko signed a promotional contract with Top Rank, which he extended in May 2015 for five years.