In 1975, Saensak Muangsurin won the WBC light welterweight world title in only his third professional fight. Two-time Ukrainian Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “The Great” Lomachenko is aiming to become a world champion in just two fights after signing a professional contract with Top Rank. However, if Lomachenko is successful, he will not be officially recognized as breaking Muangsurin’s record.
Fight Fax, Inc., boxing’s official recordkeeper, lists Lomachenko as already having six pro fights. This problem was created by the AIBA, which allows boxers to compete in paid WSB pro bouts, while retaining their amateur status.
According to Fight Fax, Lomachenko’s WSB bouts are included in his pro record since he used 8 oz gloves, the fights had three judges, one referee, no head gear and most importantly, he got paid. Other fighters haunted by their paid “amateur” fights include U.S. Olympians JoJo Diaz and Terrell Gausha who both have WSB losses included on their official pro records.
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