George Kambosos Jr. and Vasily Lomachenko will go head-to-head tonight at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, fighting for the vacant IBF 135-pound title. This highly anticipated 12-round bout will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+.
The event kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/1 am UK time on ESPN & ESPN+, with the ringwalk for Kambosos vs. Vasily Lomachenko expected around 12:00 a.m. ET. B247 will be offering live updates of the fight action all night long.
The undercard features exciting matches between Nina Hughes and Cherneka Johnson, as well as Andrew Moloney and Pedro Guevara.
Despite Lomachenko’s extended break from the ring, he radiates confidence leading up to the match. At the weigh-in, Lomachenko appeared calm and collected, in contrast to Kambosos, who seemed visibly anxious. Kambosos understands the significance of this fight, realizing that a loss could have serious repercussions for his boxing career.
This fight holds particular importance for Kambosos, as a defeat would mark his third loss in his last four fights. The pressure is on for him to deliver a strong performance against the formidable two-time Olympic gold medalist, Lomachenko.
