George Kambosos Jr.: record, next fight and profile →
The one fight that Devin Haney sought all along to become champion could be next in queue for the undisputed lightweight king. Talks of an eventual showdown with Vasiliy Lomachenko (16-2, 11KOs) have swirled for months and now appear closer
Devin Haney has a chance to do more than just successfully defend his undisputed lightweight titles against George Kambosos this Saturday. Depending on the manner in which he wins, he might even land a spot on a coveted rankings list, according to his opponent.
Haney, Kambosos Weights Photos Gallery - Top Rank Boxing on ESPN Presented by AutoZone: Haney vs. Kambosos, Jr. 2 will be live, this Saturday, Oct 15 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. The event takes place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.
George Kambosos Jr. declined to go the deception and Art of War route this time around at the scales. The former lineal and unified lightweight titlist only needed one try to come within the divisional limit for his repeat showdown with Devin Haney. Kambosos appeared in peak condition as he weighed a ripped and lean 134.04 pounds,
Bill Haney stood anxiously next to the phone. His son, Devin Haney, cautiously made the trip halfway across the world to take on George Kambosos Jr. in Melbourne, Australia, just a few short months ago. Although Bill was initially told that he would be unable to join, a last minute agreement allowed him to reach Australia just in time to witness his son make history.
Bill Haney was a late arrival prior to the first meeting between his son, Devin Haney and George Kambosos Jr. This time around, the elder Haney was able to take in all of the fight week festivities and complete with gifts for the opposing side.
Haney, Kambosos Rematch Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Undisputed lightweight world champion Devin "The Dream" Haney and former champion George Kambosos Jr. re-exchanged "pleasantries" at the press conference two days shy of their showdown at Rod Laver Arena. (photos by Mikey Williams)
George Kambosos Jr. has always flown under the radar. With little to no fanfare or attention hurled in his direction, the Australian native had grown accustomed to minimal public exposure. However, following his career-defining win over Teofimo Lopez on November 27th, 2021, Kambosos (20-1, 10 KOs) was shoved into the limelight. Ultimately, though he enjoyed kissing babies, and posing for pictures with a perpetual line of newly gained supporters, Kambosos believes that it placed him in an unfamiliar position.
Jason Moloney will once again have an up-close view for the undisputed lightweight championship. The veteran bantamweight contender from Australia is obviously rooting for a different outcome this time around. He also recognizes that countryman George Kambosos once again faces a gargantuan task ahead of his rematch with
By virtue of holding all of the lightweight hardware, Devin Haney is the undisputed king of the 135-pound division. But the weight class is arguably the sport’s most stacked, and a who’s who of contenders are waiting for a crack at his titles.