Dominant Vasiliy Lomachenko returns a 12 months later as a three-fighter after knocking out George Kambosos Jr within the eleventh spherical to win the IBF light-weight title in Perth 4-time world champion in numerous weight lessons.
The Ukrainian proved his superiority by means of 10 rounds and defeated Kambosos early within the eleventh spherical. Though the Australian broke the depend, Lomachenko sealed the victory with a flurry of punches in entrance of greater than 14,000 followers on the RAC Area, with Kambosos’ nook chucking up the sponge.
“My plan is to adapt to my opponent,” Lomachenko, who’s within the twilight of his profession, mentioned after the combat.
“That is what I do within the combat. On the finish of the spherical, I would like to complete sturdy. Within the final three rounds, I attempted to search out his physique.
Lomachenko dominated the combat as he knocked out Kambosos Jr. early within the eleventh spherical (McGee Williams/Prime Rank)
“We educated arduous for this second. I need to thank my opponent. He’s a robust man and an actual fighter.”
Lomachenko was in management from the beginning and his technical superiority was evident as he managed distance and landed neat mixtures of pictures.
The 36-year-old landed a nasty left hook within the eighth spherical that left Kambosos bleeding close to his proper eye.
Kambosos tipped his hat to the pair.
“He is the most effective boxers in historical past,” the 30-year-old mentioned. “I am not ashamed. I wished to finish the combat on my toes and I actually did.
Kambosos paid tribute to his Ukrainian opponent after the sport (McWilliams/Prime Rank)
“He is a real champion. He is a legend of the game. I give him the utmost respect. We knew what we have been dealing with and I attempted my greatest. However right now it wasn’t sufficient.”
“There’s no disgrace in dropping to a man like Lomachenko.”
Davis subsequent for Lomachenko? “I’ve by no means run away from anybody”
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, who will defend his WBA light-weight title towards Frank Martin subsequent month, posted on social media: “Subsequent is Lomachenko.”
When requested if a ringside unification combat with Davis could be his subsequent combat, Lomachenko mentioned: “In my boxing profession, I by no means ran… I all the time fought.
“Now I need to return to my dwelling and spend time with my household after which I take a break and we will discuss concerning the future”
Lomachenko backs compatriot Usyk to beat Fury
Throughout his post-fight press convention after defeating Kambosos, Lomachenko was requested about his predictions forward of fellow Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk’s combat towards Tyson Fury subsequent Saturday. Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
“My opinion is, I am with my pal and my brother Oleksandr Usyk, and naturally I would like him to win this combat,” Lomachenko mentioned.
“The most effective one will win this combat. It is a very, very historic second for the boxing neighborhood, for the folks within the boxing neighborhood and, after all, for our Ukraine, it is a vital combat.
“I’ll pray for Alexander and hope the most effective wins.”
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