Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr. had an intense staredown before their upcoming fight for the vacant IBF lightweight title. Both fighters successfully made weight, Lomachenko at 134.95 pounds and Kambosos at 134 ΒΌ pounds. The fight is set to headline an ESPN tripleheader this Saturday at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Lomachenko, a former multiple-time champion, aims for his fourth pro title reign after being away from the ring for 51 months. Kambosos, the current Ring champion, is looking to reclaim a world title after his earlier loss to Devin Haney.
In another title bout on the card, Nina Hughes will defend her WBA bantamweight title against Cherneka Johnson, who aspires to become a two-division champion. Additionally, former titlists Andrew Moloney and Pedro Guevara will compete for the interim WBC 115-pound title.
The event guarantees thrilling fights and the potential for title changes, making it a must-see for boxing enthusiasts.