Here we go again! The real fight night is on. In one corner, we have Vasily Lomachenko, a three-division world champion. Despite his recent loss, he returns with an unyielding determination to prove to everyone that he is still the best. He has been training rigorously, focusing on his speed and footwork, to prepare for this match. Across the ring is George Kamnosos, who shocked the world by defeating the formidable opponent in their previous game. He is now waiting, equally determined, to win this battle and prove that he wasn’t just lucky in all his games. He has been working on his endurance and strength to outlast his opponent. This fight, scheduled for May 11, 2024, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, for the Vacant IFB Lightweight Title, isn’t just about winning belts but bragging rights. Lomachenko wants to regain his titles and show he’s still the king. Kambosos intends to keep his belt and prove he deserves to be champion. With the unpredictability of both fighters’ skills and their unwavering determination, this match promises to be a nail-biter, keeping us on the edge of our seats.
Vasiliy Lomachenko, a Ukrainian professional boxer from Bilhorod-Dnistrovs’kyi, Ukraine, is a force to be reckoned with. Born on February 17, 1988, he was trained by his father, Anatoly Lomachenko, from a young age. His amateur career is spectacular, with 396 wins and one loss. Vasiliy Lomachenko won a silver medal at the 2007 World Championships and, in the 2008 European Championships, won a gold medal. After his thrilling journey of winning his second Olympic gold medal, he made his professional debut on October 12, 2013, defeating the Mexcian fighter José Ramirez through a fourth-round knockout. He won several awards from media outlets such as The Boxing Writers Association of America, The Ring named Vasiliy Lomachenko Fighter of the Year in 2017, and The Ring magazine and ESPN for Prospect of the Year in 2013. In his third fight, Lomachenko made history by becoming the WBO featherweight champion, tying the record set by Thailand’s Saensak Muangsuri. His exceptional hand speed, timing, accuracy, creativity, athleticism, defense, and footwork have earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled boxers in the world, making him a formidable opponent in the upcoming match.
George Kambosos is an Australian professional boxer born on June 14, 1993. Aside from this, Kambosos was teased for his weight as a child, and his father enrolled him in boxing lessons when he was eleven years old. He began representing the Gymea Gorillas in junior rugby league at a young age. He lost his extra weight and joined the Cronulla Sharks development squad. Ricky Stuart coached him during this time. However, he faced a difficult decision as a teenager when choosing between rugby league and boxing. After overcoming a tough decision, he decided to go with the boxing path, and in his amateur career, in 100 games, he won 85 in total. Later, he made his professional debut in May 2013, facing Filipino fighter Jayson Mac Gura; George Kambnosos won the game through a second-round technical knockout. In December 2016, he defeated Brandon Ogilvie and won the WBA Oceania title. Between 2021 and 2022, Kambosos was the lightweight champion of The Ring, WBO, IBF, and WBA (Super). As of right now, he is the IBO lightweight world champion. In July 2023, The Ring and TBRB ranked him the seventh-best lightweight globally, while BoxRec ranked him the fifth-best. He will upset Vasiliy Lomachenko as much as possible in the forthcoming match.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos: Event Details
Main Event: Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos
Date: May 11, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT | 7:30 a.m. IST(Next Day)
Venue: RAC Arena in Perth, Australia
Where to Watch Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos?
Fans can watch the match between Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos on popular streaming platforms such as ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Fight Card
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr (lightweight – vacant IBF lightweight title)
Andrew Moloney vs. Pedro Guevara (junior bantamweight – vacant interim WBC junior bantamweight title)
Nina Hughes vs. Cherneka Johnson (bantamweight – Hughes’ WBA bantamweight title)
Imam Khataev vs. Ricards Bolotniks (light heavyweight)
Faiga Opelu vs. Joe Goodall (heavyweight)
Lucas Browne vs. Hemi Ahio (heavyweight)
Vasiliy Lomachenko Stats and Odds
Nationality: Ukrainian
Age: 36
Height: 5′ 7″
Reach: 65.5″
Total Fights: 20
Record:17-3 (11 KOs)
George Kambosos Stats and Odds
Nationality: Australian
Age: 30
Height: 5′ 9″
Reach: 68″
Total Fights: 23
Record: 21-2 (10 KOs)
Predictions
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos
Both fighters have had their fair share of wins and losses in their recent matches. Vasiliy Lomachenko suffered three losses against Devin Haney, Teófimo López, and Orlando Salido. On the other hand, George Kambosos suffered two consecutive decision losses against the formidable opponent who defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko in his recent match with Haney. These recent performances will undoubtedly play a role in their upcoming game. While looking at some pros and cons of the fighters, Vasiliy Lomachenko is well known for his exceptional skill set, which includes footwork, timing, and ring IQ, and his ability during the fight is unparalleled. The opponents have also struggled to find him in the ring due to his muscular mobility and defensive prowess. In addition, he is remarkable in avoiding pouches from the opponents. In his recent match, he suffered an utterly disappointing defeat on May 20, 2023, for WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles against Devin Haney through a controversial unanimous decision. On the fight day, the judges scored 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, which highly favored victory for Devin Haney. After the fight, most of them considered Vasiliy Lomachenko a high advantage in the later rounds. This fight could ended up in a draw or one-round win for him. His mission was to win this fight, so he came to Australia. Lomachenko is a formidable opponent for Kambosos Jr. because of his focus and perseverance.
Following his hectic two straight losses against Devin Haney, George Kambosos’s prior match was phenomenal. He defeated Maxi Hughes through a majority decision on July 22, 2023, at Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma, US, and won the IBO lightweight title. The Judges scored 114-114, 117-111, and 115-113, which resulted in a victory for George Kambosos. On the fight day, Maxi Hughes landed 98 punches, and George Kambosos marked 90 at the start; Maxi Hughes was ahead throughout the 12 rounds. He showed his footwork and technical performance. Meanwhile, George Kambosos struggled hard with Maxi’s counterpunches. After the fight, many of them said, “The judges’ scorecard was “horrible” and “ridiculous,” and Kambosos Jr. said he won the fight by many rounds but didn’t discredit Hughes.” George Kambosos is well known for his aggressive fighting style, and his left and right overhand hooks are potent weapons. He has been able to win fights and weaken opponents with these punches. Kambosos possesses aggression, stamina, and mental toughness; however, he must keep improving to maintain his competitiveness at the top level of boxing. Comparatively, George Kambosos has a home advantage, although Vasiliy Lomachenko’s superior technical skills and George’s strong punches will make this fight more intense. Therefore, Vasilliy Lomachenko has the upper hand and will win this fight through the decision.
The Pick: Vasiliy Lomachenko via Decision.