The Ukrainian recently re-signed with Top Rank after announcing his return to boxing earlier this year, having retired from the sport in 2025.

It's been confirmed that Lomachenko will campaign at 130 pounds, and will likely clash with Filipino Charly Suarez in a February comeback fight. After that, it's all systems go on a huge bout with O'Shaquie Foster, The Ring, WBC, WBO and IBF 130-pound champion.

Foster, 33, has no problem fighting the Ukrainian.

“Go get that tune-up and I’ll see you later,” Foster told ESNEWS.

Foster is coming off the back of a big win over Emanuel Navarrete on October 24 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Suarez fought Navarrete in May 2025 and lost by technical decision after it was deemed the Mexican suffered a cut due to an accidental headbutt. Replays showed it was a punch from Suarez (19-0, 11 KOs, 1 NC) which caused the gash and the decision was overturned to a No Contest.

Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) nearly became undisputed lightweight champion in 2023 but lost a split decision to Devin Haney. Holding all the marbles in the division below figures to be the Olympic gold-medalist's aim now, though.

If Lomachenko can beat Foster, WBA champion Anthony Cacace, who faces Nick Ball on December 19, would be his next target.

As for what Foster (26-3, 12 KOs) is expecting out of Lomachenko, he's confident the 38-year-old will be victorious.

“He should win, he should beat him but it’s an interesting fight because Loma hasn’t fought in a couple years,” Foster said. “Suarez looks like he’s a tough challenger. He’s strong, he got long arms for his size. It should be an interesting fight.”