Los Angeles Times

Vasiliy Lomachenko defeats Anthony Crolla with fourth-round knockout

LOS ANGELES_Vasiliy Lomachenko acted bored by the assignment of his mandatory challenger Anthony Crolla, so he responded by thrilling his fans in an all-action showcase of his power punching prowess.

The three-division champion from Ukraine overwhelmed Crolla with blistering blows Friday night at Staples Center, battering him with damage that culminated with a chopping right hand to the head that brought a fourth-round knockout.

"I want to say thank you to my

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times5 min read
Fireworks, Drones, Travis Scott Hats: USC Hosts Alternative Graduation Event. Feelings Are Mixed
No valedictorian speech. No celebrity speakers. No main-stage ceremony, and no massive graduate walk to “Pomp and Circumstance” before tens of thousands of guests. Instead, the University of Southern California’s graduating seniors — whose traditiona
Los Angeles Times2 min read
Woman Claiming To Be Real Martha Tells Piers Morgan 'Baby Reindeer' Is 'Hyperbole'
Will the real Martha Scott please stand up? At least one woman has now done so: In an interview with British television presenter Piers Morgan that was posted to his YouTube channel on Thursday, 58-year-old Scotswoman Fiona Harvey claims to be the ba
Los Angeles Times5 min readWorld
Commentary: Since The Hamas Attack, Israelis Have Begun Arming Themselves The American Way
Among the core Israeli national narratives that have been fractured by the Hamas terror attacks and months of war and violence is the notion that Israel’s ethos on firearms differs from that of the United States. Both countries can be characterized a

Related Books & Audiobooks