The IBO lightweight champion, George Kambosos Jr. has always been a staggering performer inside the ring throughout his career so far. With an impeccable record of 21 wins(10 knockouts) and 2 losses, Kambosos Jr. is easily considered to be among the top-tier lightweights in today's boxing scenario. A junior rugby player turned boxer, George Kambosos Jr. chose to follow his passion for fighting rather than for being a rugger.
Kambosos Jr. was overweight and had a hard time fighting against bullying during his youth. And it was his father who signed him up in a boxing gym. Later, the overweight kid turned out to be athletic and then into a boxing champion.
The 30-year-old fighter made his professional debut on May 18, 2013, and won the six-rounder via a second-round TKO in Sydney, Australia. And for his third professional outing, George Kambosos Jr. became the NSW lightweight champion by defeating Michael Correa via a sixth-round TKO on November 22, 2013.
For his last outing, George Kambosos Jr. had a majority decision win against Maxi Hughes and became the new IBO lightweight champion. The bout took place on July 22, 2023, at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States. Moreover, the Australian will be making his first IBO title defense against the former lightweight megastar, Vasiliy Lomachenko on May 11, 2024, in Perth, Australia.
Kambosos Jr. Undisputed Championship
George Kambosos Jr. is yet to become the undisputed lightweight champion of the world.
Kambosos Jr. defeated Teofimo Lopez via a split decision and became the new WBA(Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight champion. The bout took place at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York, United States. He was undefeated with a 20-fight win streak during that time.
However, he lost the titles to the former champion Devin Haney and suffered his first professional loss via a unanimous decision. George Kambosos Jr. immediately went up for a rematch and again suffered a loss to Haney. If ever Kambosos Jr. could make his win against Haney, that would have given him the undisputed champion status to his name.
*Last updated on May 10, 2024.
FAQs on Kambosos Jr. if he ever was an undisputed champion
A. George Kambosos Jr. is yet to become the undisputed lightweight champion of the world.
A. For his last outing, George Kambosos Jr. had a majority decision win against Maxi Hughes and became the new IBO lightweight champion. The bout took place on July 22, 2023, at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States.
A. The Australian boxer will be making his first IBO title defense against the former lightweight megastar, Vasiliy Lomachenko on May 11, 2024, in Perth, Australia.
A. George Kambosos Jr. holds a record of 21 wins and 2 losses in boxing.
A. George Kambosos Jr. is currently 30 years old.
