George Kambosos Jr. predicts that his upcoming bout against Vasily Lomachenko on May 12th in Perth, Australia will result in a knockout and determine the winner of the vacant IBF lightweight title. Kambosos, a former unified four-belt lightweight champion, believes that this fight is crucial for both fighters’ careers. While Lomachenko is not known for his power, a knockout by Kambosos would be detrimental to the 35-year-old’s reputation. This is Lomachenko’s opportunity to claim another world title at 135 pounds, and if he fails, he may need to consider moving down in weight or retiring. Winning a belt in the lightweight division will become nearly impossible for Lomachenko if he cannot defeat Kambosos.
Kambosos is coming off a controversial majority decision victory against Maxi Hughes last July, which many boxing fans considered questionable. Similarly, Lomachenko experienced a controversial loss to Devin Haney in May, where the boxing world believed he deserved the win, but the judges ruled otherwise. These past controversies add an additional layer of intrigue to their upcoming fight.
Despite the respect they have for each other’s achievements and fighting styles, Kambosos emphasizes that once they step into the ring, the respect ends. Both fighters are determined to showcase their skills and come out victorious. Kambosos warns that one of them will be knocked out, even if it’s not a pleasant outcome for either of them.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com