Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr. is a professional boxing fight that is set to take place for The IBF title, left vacant by Devin Haney who moved up in weight. This fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11th at RAC Arena in Perth. Alongside the IBF title, George Kambosos Jr.'s IBO championship will also be up for grabs in the fight. The main event’s broadcast is anticipated to start at 11 p.m. ET.
Vasiliy Lomachenko (17-3-0) is a former three-weight world champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He dominated the lightweight scene for years until Teofimo Lopez defeated him in 2020 to become the unified champion. Lomachenko’s last fight was a controversial loss against Devin Haney on May 20, 2023.
George Kambosos Jr. (21-2-0) fights in his home country of Australia for the third time in four fights. After beating Lopez for unified gold, he lost to Devin Haney twice for undisputed status. A controversial points win over Maxi Hughes in July 2023 kept him in contention, leading to this opportunity against Lomachenko.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr. Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Vasiliy Lomachenko | George Kambosos Jr. |
| Record | 17-3-0 | 21-2-0 |
| Championship | - | IBO World Light |
| Age | 36 | 30 |
| Height | 5’7" (170 cm) | 5’9” (175 cm) |
| Division(s) | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Reach | 65.5" (166 cm) | 68” (173 cm) |
| KO Percentage | 64.71% | 47.62% |
| Rounds | 188 | 166 |
| Win streak (active) | 0 | 1 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| Professional Debut | 2013 | 2013 |
Vasiliy Lomachenko Record
Vasiliy Lomachenko maintains a clinical professional boxing record of 17 wins and 3 losses (17-3-0). Among his wins, 11 were achieved by knockout and 6 via decision.
| 20 fights | 17 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
George Kambosos Jr. Record
George Kambosos Jr. holds an almost unblemished professional boxing record of 21 wins and 2 losses. Of his victories, 10 came via knockout and 11 by decision.
| 23 fights | 21 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 11 | 2 |
Last Updated On May 9, 2024
FAQs
A. Vasiliy Lomachenko has only lost thrice in his professional boxing career (17-3-0).
A. George Kambosos Jr. is from Sydney, Australia.
A. Lomachenko vs. Kambosos Jr. will take place on May 11, 2024 (May 12, 2024, in Australia).
A. Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr. is scheduled to take place at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
A. No, George Kambosos Jr. has only lost against Devin Haney on two occasions.
A. As of May 2024, Vasiliy Lomachenko is 36 years old.
