Promoter Bob Arum sees George Kambosos Jr. as a “dwell canine” in his 12-round struggle in opposition to Vasily Lomachehnko on Might twelfth on the RAC Area in Perth, Australia, for the vacant IBF light-weight title.
Public Notion Favors Lomachenko
The followers view the previous unified light-weight champion Kambosos (21-2, 10 KOs) as having little probability of defeating Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs), who’s on one other stage skill-wise and has completed much more in his career and newbie profession.
For Arum to say that Kambosos Jr. is a “dwell canine” on this struggle may be very sort of him, however the actuality is that his solely probability of successful is that if he’s given one other questionable determination like we noticed in his final struggle.
Kambosos’ Latest Struggles
Kambosos, 30, has youth and residential nation benefit in opposition to the 36-year-old Lomachenko, who will probably be coming off a yr layoff since his controversial 12-round unanimous determination loss to Devin Haney in Las Vegas in Might 2023.
Kambosos has arguably misplaced his final three fights, and he’s appeared as common as he’s ever been. He received fortunate together with his questionable determination in his final struggle in opposition to Maxi Hughes final July, however the boxing world noticed him shedding that struggle.
Arum on Lomachenko’s Latest Efficiency
“Lomachenko, I feel he’s nonetheless a fantastic fighter. His struggle with Haney, I used to be watching that struggle, and I like Devin; I feel he’s a fantastic fighter, However thought Loma received that struggle,” stated promoter Bob Arum to Combat Hub TV, speaking about Vasily Lomachenko’s controversial loss to Devin Haney final yr.
“The judges determined in any other case, and it’s a must to respect the choose’s determination. Has Loma slipped a bit? Yeah. He’s 36, and he’s not that previous, however he had this lengthy newbie profession, virtually 400 fights on the high stage. So, he’s most likely not so good as he was 5 years in the past.
“George Kambosos is a dwell canine within the struggle. He’s an excellent fighter. He’s all the time in good condition. It’s going to be a tricky struggle, and we’ll see who comes out on high. I’ve liked having Loma as a part of Prime Rank. I’ve nice affection. I feel he’s an incredible man, a fantastic household, a fantastic father, and all the pieces you need in a fighter, however he’s in very powerful with Kambosos.
“He couldn’t deal with Devin Haney, Kambosos, however he definitely dealt with Teofimo. Now he’s preventing in Australia once more. So, that’s going to be a really attention-grabbing match. I’ve by no means been to Perth, so I’m wanting ahead to that. To me to see Shakur vs. Lomachenko could be such a deal with to see two expert guys go at one another, however that’s sooner or later,” stated Arum.
