On June 5, in Melbourne, we are waiting for a fight for all belts in lightweight - a fight between the WBC world champion Devin Haney (27-0, 15 KOs) against IBF, WBA and WBO champion George Kambosos (20-0, 10 KOs). The American responded to criticism and accepted the challenge away from home, in addition to such high stakes. Now Haney hopes to make boxing history.
“I am glad that I will finally fight for all the belts. I will prove that I am telling the truth when I say that I want to reach the top. I agreed to all the terms, I started working with Bob Arum and ESPN TV and agreed to any rematch that should have taken place if I won. I am a true champion and I believe that out of ten fights against Kambosos, I will win them all, ”said Haney.
“I want to build my legacy, money is still very important, but not the most important thing. I've been begging for big fights for a long time. I want to be the lightweight king. I won’t make as much money for the fight with Kambosos as I should, but I will go down in history and soon I will be able to demand a lot of money, ”added Haney, who last December defeated former world featherweight champion Joseph Diaz on points.
In November last year, Haney's rival George Cambosos created a real sensation when he overthrew Teofimo Lopez from the throne, defeating the American by a split decision.
