Lee Selby's lingering hopes of another world Title fight could have been ended by a split decision defeat to Australia's George Kambosos Jr.
The former featherweight world champion received a generous score of 115-114 from one of the judges, but Kambosos Jr deservedly sealed victory with scores of 118-110 and 116-112, in a final eliminator for the IBF belt, which is currently held by unified world lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez.
"I can't get this smile off my face," said Kambosos Jr.
"It hasn't sunk in yet. I dug deep and I won a lot of them rounds. The big shots landed and I thought he was hurt a few times. That's a former world champion. The guy is still a very respected fighter. It was a great win. That's two former world champions in their backyards. I'm a road warrior. I'm a proud Aussie. I knew I won the fight. The whole time people thought I was being arrogant. I was never arrogant to him. It's just confidence and self belief. I'm a young hungry lion. I was never arrogant to him. I respect him.
"I knew the job I would do. I'm a confident fighter and I back my ability. I thought I hurt him a few times and I thought he nearly went. He's an experienced guy and he beat Ricky Burns in his last fight. I'm the young hungry guy coming up. That was a great win. That's another twelve rounds in my bank. The body shots busted him up. The right hand to the body, the stiff jab to the body. I was very composed. I feel like I'm in my prime. There's so much more work to do. I'm coming for the unified lightweight world title against Teofimo Lopez. Two young hungry fighters!"
