Revitalized and ready to reclaim his stature, George Kambosos Jr. is eager to prove this Saturday that Maxi Hughes has made a considerable error by agreeing to their 12-round fight for the IBO lightweight title. This will be Kambosos’s first fight since his second consecutive unanimous-decision loss to Devin Haney last October. While Hughes carries the momentum of seven successive wins, Kambosos perceives a flawed opponent, who, in his view, will not be able to carry on his winning streak in the main event.
Kambosos holds a high regard for Hughes as a fighter and acknowledges his tough career trajectory. However, he asserts that this is where Hughes’s journey halts. He claims to have identified multiple weaknesses in Hughes's style, stating, “He’ll try his best, but there’s a big difference when you come from playing checkers and you start playing chess.”
Hughes’s past victories, including the majority-decision triumph over Kid Galahad, have earned him this bout against former unified lightweight champion Kambosos. Despite being a 3-1 favorite, a defeat for Kambosos could pave the way for Hughes to contest for the IBF 135-pound title, as this match serves as an IBF elimination match.
With Hughes in his crosshairs, Kambosos has no intention of underestimating his opponent, but he is also determined to demonstrate his resilience. He’s focused not only on reclaiming his reputation in the lightweight division but also has his sights set on other prominent names post this match. Alongside this key bout, Keyshawn Davis will face Francesco Patera in the co-feature, thus promising an exhilarating evening for boxing enthusiasts.
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