George Kambosos Jr expressed strong condemnation towards Ryan Garcia after the latter failed a drugs test. The failed test results stemmed from Garcia's recent fight against Devin Haney, where he won by majority decision. The shocking revelation occurred shortly after the bout held on the day of their weigh-in and fight.
Former world champion in three weight categories Vasyl Lomachenko said that with age potential opponents became less afraid of him.
Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr. has openly expressed doubts about Ukrainian fighter Vasiliy Lomachenko's resolve ahead of their scheduled bout on May 12, 2023, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The fight, which will be broadcasted on ESPN in the U.S., is set for the vacant IBF Lightweight Title. Kambosos highlighted Lomachenko's perceived lack of "dog" or fighting spirit as a pivotal advantage for himself.
Former world light heavyweight champion Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk spoke out about the lack of civic position of prominent compatriot Vasyl Lomachenko.
"If someone is trying to make Lomachenko look like a Ukrainian hero, tell them, let them talk to Ukrainian coaches and fighters. They will give you a completely opposite opinion. Top Rank is probably trying to make it look like Lomachenko is supporting his country.
Today we have this bastard [Putin] who is killing and trying to destroy my country. After this war started, there is more bombing going on. People are under the rubble. People are bleeding, with limbs torn off. I don't support that. Because of this, many people do not like him anymore," - quotes Gvozdik The Sunday Long Read.
Recall that on May 12 in Perth, Australia, Lomachenko will fight for the vacant IBF lightweight title with George Kambososos.
Former world boxing champion in three weight categories Vasyl Lomachenko admitted that he is at the sunset of his career.
George Kambosos Jr's record currently stands at 21 wins, 2 loses and 0 draw.
George Kambosos Jr's last fight took place against Maxi Hughes on July 22, 2023, in Shawnee, USA. He won by MD in the 12 round. That fight was 9 months and 17 days ago.
Jr's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 1 month and 17 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 15 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
The George Kambosos Jr is currently 30 years old. He was born on June 14, 1993, so he will turn 31 in 1 month and 5 days.
George Kambosos Jr made his professional debut in May 2013, so he has been a pro for 10 years.
Jr is 5' 9" (5 Foot and 9 inch) which is 176 cm (1 meter and 76 centimeters).
His reach is 68 inches (68") which is 173 cm (1 meter and 73 centimeters).
Jr fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.