Vasiliy Lomachenko Expects Luke Campbell To Beat Ryan Garcia

Ryan Garcia is set for the toughest fight of his career, and Vasiliy Lomachenko doesn’t expect him to fare well.

On January 2, Garcia is set to face Olympic gold medalist and former title challenger, Luke Campbell for the WBC interim lightweight title. The fight has garnered the attention of the combat sports world as Garcia looks like he is a budding star, however, Lomachenko isn’t sold on his skillset.

According to the former WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring lightweight champion, he expects his former foe in Campbell to defeat Garcia.

“I think Campbell is going to win,” Lomachenko said to Snowqueenla (via boxingnews24). “Campbell just recovered from COVID. It really just depends on how badly the Corona affected him. No one really knows. Ultimately, it’s a respiratory virus that affects the lungs. It affects one’s stamina and physical ability. So it really depends on whether it would have any lasting effects. If he’s healthy, fully recovered, and comes back 100%, I think he will beat Garcia.

“Yes, he is fast and sharp,” Lomachenko said about Ryan Garcia. “I won’t deny that. No, no, no, of course, not,” Loma said when asked if Ryan has improved since he sparred with him in the past. His speed, his signature punch is his left hook. He is very fast with that only works with the type of opponents he has already fought. You’ll be able to see it with other opponents. I doubt he’ll be able to land his left hook on Luke because that guy knows what he’s doing in the ring.”

Although Lomachenko believes Garcia will lose, the undefeated fighter is the betting favorite heading into the bout. If the 22-year-old wins, it would set up a fight with Devin Haney for the undisputed WBC lightweight belt and help set up future fights with Teofimo Lopez and Gervonta Davis.

Who do you think will win, Ryan Garcia or Luke Campbell?