Lomachenko Ends Retirement, Eyes Fall Return as Promotional Free Agent

His new free-agent status gives him leverage to chase marquee opponents across promoters.

Overview

He plans to return in the fall with no tune‑up bouts, according to reporting from The Ring echoed by Yahoo Sports and talkSPORT.
His deal with Top Rank has lapsed, which frees him to negotiate cross‑promotion fights that were harder to make under a single banner.
He is prioritizing only big names, with a possible Gervonta “Tank” Davis clash mentioned in reports as a leading option rather than a confirmed bout.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is reported to have interest in staging his comeback, signaling potential large‑site or international offers.
He last fought in May 2024 when he stopped George Kambosos Jr. for the IBF lightweight title, then retired after a back injury that he now says has improved.