George Kambosos Jr. is bracing for a pivotal bout against the celebrated Vasiliy Lomachenko on May 12 in Perth, Australia, a contest that could reshape his standing in the lightweight division.
After a recent interview, Kambosos Jr., a former unified world lightweight champion from Australia, recognizes the significant impact this fight against Lomachenko—regarded as one of the era’s most esteemed fighters—will have on his career. Lomachenko, with his rich legacy as a pound-for-pound monarch, three-division world champion, and dual Olympic gold medalist, encountered a narrow unanimous decision defeat in his previous match against Devin Haney.
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Despite high respect for Lomachenko, Kambosos is confident that his distinct boxing style will present a formidable challenge to the Ukrainian. Kambosos, who catapulted to fame by defeating Teofimo Lopez in 2021, aims to reclaim his prominence in the lightweight division through this fight, viewing a victory over Lomachenko as a vital step toward potential unification matches against stars like Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson.
At 30 years old, Kambosos understands the critical nature of this fight, aware that a loss, particularly to an experienced but aging Lomachenko, could significantly affect his future prospects in the division. Nonetheless, he remains unfazed, motivated by the belief that facing greater challenges only increases his preparedness and determination.
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